Model No. NN-DS59NB
Household Use Only
Important safety instructions. Please read carefully and keep for future reference.
Operating Instructions
Steam Combination Microwave Oven
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Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.
Your oven is rated 1000 Watts (IEC). When using other cookbooks remember to
adjust cooking times accordingly. The symbol indicates the heating category for your
oven when cooking or reheating convenience foods.
Your oven is rated ‘E’, which is very efficient. It is therefore very important that you
refer carefully to the packet instructions on convenience foods.
Some packet instructions only display information for B or D rated ovens. We
therefore provide additional guidelines for reheating and cooking on pages 97-112
of this book.
Always check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening
the door. After checking the progress of the foods, Press the Dial to continue the
cooking time.
Failure to follow the instructions given in this operating instruction, may affect the
recipe result and in some instances may be dangerous.
Customer Communications Centre 0344 844 3899
Selected Spares and Accessories:
Order direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer
Communications Centre number above.
For Cookery Advice call: 01344 862108
(open Monday to Wednesday 9 am - 12 pm)
Alternatively visit our web site at experience-fresh.eu
Or write to the address below:
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Panasonic UK, a branch of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH,
Maxis 2
Western Road
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 1RT
UK
The IEC (60705) power
output (watts)
The heating category for
small packs of food
Microwave symbol
Important Notice
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Control Panel ........................................................................................27
How to Use the Dial ..............................................................................28
Display Window ....................................................................................28
General Guidelines ..........................................................................29-31
Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils ............................................32
Containers to Use ............................................................................33-34
Cooking Modes ................................................................................35-37
Let’s Start to Use Your Oven ...............................................................38
Setting the Clock ..................................................................................39
Beep Choice .......................................................................................... 40
Child Lock .............................................................................................41
Operation Guide Setting ......................................................................41
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting ..............................................42-43
Defrosting Guidelines ..........................................................................44
CONTENTS
Safety Instructions ............................................................................6-11
Disposal of Old Equipment ..................................................................12
Important Safety Instructions .........................................................12-13
Before Using Your Oven ......................................................................14
Placement of Your Oven ......................................................................15
Care & Cleaning of Your Oven .......................................................15-17
Maintenance of Your Oven .............................................................17-18
Accessory Advice ................................................................................. 18
Oven Accessory ...................................................................................19
Parts of Your Oven ..........................................................................20-21
Important Information .....................................................................22-25
Microwaving Principles...................................................................25-26
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic appliance.
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Defrosting Charts ............................................................................45-46
Grilling ..............................................................................................47-48
Oven Cooking ..................................................................................49-51
Steam Cooking ................................................................................52-54
Steam Shot ............................................................................................ 55
Combination: Grill and Microwave ................................................56-57
Combination: Cooking with Steam ................................................58-60
Multi-stage Cooking ........................................................................61-63
Using the Timer .............................................................................. 64-67
Using the Add Time Function ..............................................................68
Sensor Reheat Programs................................................................69-71
Auto Steam Programs .....................................................................72-74
Healthy Grill & Fries Programs ......................................................75-77
Auto Cook Programs .......................................................................78-80
Re-bake Bread Programs................................................................81-82
Junior Menu .....................................................................................83-86
Chaos Defrost ................................................................................. 87-89
Cleaning Setting ..............................................................................90-93
Drain Water .................................................................................. 90
System Cleaning ....................................................................91-92
Deodorization .............................................................................. 92
Cavity Cleaning ...........................................................................93
Cleaning the Water Tank ......................................................................94
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines ...............................................95-96
Reheating Charts ...........................................................................97-102
Cooking Charts ............................................................................ 103-111
Low-Oil Oven Fry Charts ............................................................ 111-112
Questions and Answers .............................................................. 113-114
Recipes ........................................................................................ 115-118
Specifications ..................................................................................... 119
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Important safety instructions. Before operating this
oven, please read these instructions carefully and keep
for future reference.
This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory and mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction by a person responsible for their safety
concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved, including escaping
steam. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision. Keep the appliance and its
cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
When this oven is installed, it should be easy to isolate
the appliance from the electricity supply by pulling out
the plug or operating a circuit breaker.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Warning! It is hazardous for anyone other than a
competent person to carry out any service or repair
operation which involves the removal of a cover which
gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
The appliance should be inspected for damage to the
door seals and door seal areas and If the door or door
seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated
until it has been repaired by a competent person.
Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions
Warning! Do not attempt to tamper with or make
any adjustments or repairs to the door, control panel
housing, safety interlock switches or any other part of
the oven.
Warning! Do not remove the outer panel from the oven
which gives protection against exposure to microwave
energy.
Repairs should only be made by a qualified service
person.
Warning! Liquids and other foods must not be heated
in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
Warning! Only allow children to use the oven without
supervision when adequate instructions have been
given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe
way and understands the hazards of improper use.
Ensure that children do not touch the hot outer casing
after operation of the oven.
This oven is intended for counter-top use only. It is not
intended for built-in use or for use inside a cupboard.
The appliance shall not be placed in a cabinet.
For counter-top use:
The oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface
85 cm above the floor, with rear of oven placed against
a back wall. For proper operation the oven must have
sufficient air flow, i.e. 5 cm at one side, the other being
open; 25 cm clear over the top; 10 cm at the rear.
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check
the oven frequently as these types of containers ignite
if overheated.
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Safety Instructions
If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in the oven, tap
Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed in order to
stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off
power at fuse or circuit breaker panel.
This appliance is intended to be used in household
applications only.
When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces and beverages
in your oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point
can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could
result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid.
Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed
eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when
handling the container.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are
to be stirred or shaken. The temperature has to be
checked before consumption to avoid burns.
Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole hard-boiled
eggs by microwave. Pressure may build up and the
eggs may explode, even after the microwave heating
has ended.
Clean the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal
areas regularly. When food splatters or spilled liquids
adhere to the oven walls, base of the oven, door seals
and door seal areas wipe off with a damp cloth. Mild
detergent may be used if they get very dirty. The use of
harsh detergent or abrasive is not recommended.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners.
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Safety Instructions
Some foods may inevitably splatter grease on to the
oven walls. If the oven is not cleaned occasionally, it
may start to ‘smoke’ during use.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could
lead to deterioration of surfaces that could affect the
life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous
situation.
Warning! The accessible parts may become hot in
Grill, Oven, Steam and Combination use. Young
children less than 8 years of age should be kept
away. Children should only use the oven under adult
supervision due to the temperatures generated.
A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning the
appliance.
Do not use harsh, abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can
scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of
the glass.
Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the
cabinet and the oven door will get hot during Grill,
Oven, Steam, and Combination modes, take care
when opening or closing the door and when inserting or
removing food and accessory.
This appliance is not intended to be operated by means
of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
In case of electronic failure, oven can only be turned off
at the wall socket.
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave
ovens.
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Safety Instructions
Warning! This appliance produces boiling hot steam.
During and after cooking with steam function, do not
open the oven door when your face is very close to the
oven. Care must be taken when opening the door as
steam may cause injury.
Warning! Steam may billow out when you open the
door. If there is steam in the oven, do not reach in with
your bare hands! Risk of burns! Use oven gloves.
Please refer to pages 18-19 for correct installation of
the shelf accessory.
The oven has heating elements situated in the top and
in the base of the oven. After using the Grill, Oven,
Steam and Combination functions, the inside surfaces
of the oven will be very hot. Care should be taken to
avoid touching the heating element inside the oven. To
prevent burns, care should be taken to avoid touching
the inside surfaces of the oven. N.B. After cooking by
these functions, the oven accessory will be very hot.
Metal containers or dishes with metallic trim should not
be used during microwave cooking. Sparking will occur.
This microwave oven is intended for heating food and
beverages only. Take care when heating foods low
in moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, biscuits and
pastries. These can easily burn, dry out or catch fire if
cooked too long. We do not recommend heating foods
low in moisture such as popcorn or poppadoms. Drying
of food, newspapers or clothing and heating of warming
pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloths, wheat bags,
hot water bottles and similar may lead to risk of injury,
ignition or fire.
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Safety Instructions
The oven lamp must be replaced by a service
technician trained by the manufacturer. Do not attempt
to remove the outer casing from the oven.
Before using the oven, place the drip tray in position.
Refer to page 20 for correct installation.
The purpose of the drip tray is to collect excess water
during Steam and Steam Combination mode. It should
be emptied after each Steam and Steam Combination
operation.
Do not use the water tank if it is cracked or broken,
as leaking water could result in electrical failure and
danger of electric shock. If the water tank becomes
damaged, please contact your dealer.
Caution! In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent
resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not
be supplied through an external switching device, such
as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly
switched on and off by the utility.
The appliance must not be installed behind a decorative
door in order to avoid overheating.
The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food
deposits removed.
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Disposal of Old Equipment
This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents
means that used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with
general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take
them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national
legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources
and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the
environment.
For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your
local municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
Only for European Union and
Countries with Recycling Systems
Important Safety Instructions
Please read carefully and keep for future reference.
This appliance is supplied with
a moulded three pin mains plug
for your safety and convenience.
A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this
plug. Should the fuse need to be
replaced, please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of
13 amps and that it is approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark
or the
BSI mark
on the body of the fuse.
If the fuse cover is detachable,
never use the plug with the cover
omitted.
A replacement fuse cover can be
purchased from your local
Panasonic dealer.
How to replace the fuse
Open the fuse
compartment with
a screwdriver and
replace the fuse.
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If the fitted moulded plug is
unsuitable for the socket outlet in
your home then the fuse should
be removed and the plug cut off
and disposed of safely and an
appropriate one fitted. There is a
danger of severe electrical shock
if the cut off plug is inserted into
any 13 amp socket.
If a new plug is to be fitted, please
observe the wiring code as shown
opposite. If in any doubt, please
consult a qualified electrician
(For U.K. Models only).
Important Safety Instructions
As the colours of the wire in the
mains lead of this appliance may
not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-
and-yellow must be connected to
the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter E or by the
This appliance must be earthed.
The wires in this mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Green-and-yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
The voltage used must be the
same as specified on this
microwave oven. Using a higher
voltage than that which is
specified is dangerous and may
result in a fire or other type of ac-
cident causing damage.
Earth symbol or coloured green
or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue
must be connected to the terminal
in the plug which is marked with
the letter N or coloured black. The
wire which is coloured brown must
be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter
L or coloured red.
When this oven is installed it should
be easy to isolate the appliance
from the electricity supply by pulling
out the plug or operating a circuit
breaker.
Warning!
Important
Voltage & Power
Do not immerse cord, plug or oven
in water. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces. Do not let cord
hang over the edge of table or work
top. Do not plug your oven in via
an extension cable as this can be
dangerous. It is important to plug
the oven directly into a wall socket.
The back of the appliance heats up
during use. Do not allow the cord
to be in contact with the back of the
appliance or cabinet surface.
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Exterior oven surfaces including
air vents on the cabinet and the
oven door will get hot during
Combination/Grill/Oven/Steam.
After cooking by these modes, the
oven accessory will be very hot.
Caution!
Hot Surfaces!
Before Using Your Oven
Examine your Oven
1. Unpack oven, remove all
packing material, and examine
the oven for any damage such
as dents, broken door latches,
cracks in the door or any
damage to the water tank. Notify
dealer immediately if unit is
damaged. DO NOT install if unit
is damaged.
Guarantee
2. Your receipt is your guarantee,
please keep it safe.
Cord
3. If the supply cord of this
appliance is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer
or it’s service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.
4. Before using grill, oven, steam
or combination function for
the first time operate the oven
without food and the accessory
on oven 220 °C for 10 minutes.
This will allow the oil that is
used for rust protection to be
burned off. This is the only
time that the oven is operated
completely empty (except when
preheating).
Do not operate the oven empty
apart from point 4 above and when
preheating. The appliance must
not be operated by Microwave or
combination including microwave
without food in the oven.
Operation when empty will damage
the appliance. During use the
appliance becomes hot. Care
should be taken to avoid touching
heating elements inside the oven.
The accessible parts may become
hot in Grill, Oven, Steam, and
Combination use. Young children
less than 8 years of age should be
kept away. Children should only use
the oven under adult supervision
due to the temperatures generated.
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Placement of Your Oven
This oven is intended for counter-
top use only. It is not intended
for built-in use or for use inside a
cupboard. The appliance shall not
be placed in a cabinet.
Care & Cleaning of Your Oven
1.
The oven must be placed on a
flat, stable surface 85 cm above
the floor, with rear of oven placed
against a back wall. For proper
operation the oven must have
sufficient air flow,
i.e. 5 cm at one side, the other
being open; 25 cm clear over the
top; 10 cm at the rear.
2. When the oven door opens, do
not drag the container over the
door window, and the load on the
door should not exceed 3.5
kg
.
3. Do not place the microwave
oven on a shelf directly above
a gas or electric hob. This may
be a safety hazard and the oven
may be damaged.
4. Do not block air vents on the
oven. If air vents are blocked
during operation, the oven may
overheat. If the oven overheats,
a thermal safety device will
turn the oven off. The oven will
remain inoperable with blank
display until it has cooled.
5. This appliance is intended to be
used in household applications
only.
It is essential for the safe
operation of the oven that it is
kept clean, and wiped out after
each use. Failure to maintain the
oven in a clean condition could
lead to deterioration of a surface
that could adversely affect the
life of the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.
Important
1. Switch the oven off before
cleaning and unplug at the
socket if possible.
2. Keep the inside of the oven,
door seals and door seal
areas clean.
When food splatters or spilled
liquids adhere to oven walls,
door seals and door seal areas
wipe off with a damp cloth. Mild
detergent may be used if they
get very dirty. The use of harsh
detergent or abrasives is not
recommended.
counter top
Open
10 cm
25 cm
5 cm
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Care & Cleaning of Your Oven
3. After using Grill, Oven, Steam,
and Combination cooking the
walls of the oven should be
cleaned with a soft cloth and
soapy water. Particular care
should be taken to keep the
window area clean especially
after cooking by Grill, Oven,
Steam, and Combination.
Stubborn spots inside the oven
can be removed by using a
small amount of conventional
oven-cleaner sprayed onto a soft
damp cloth. Wipe onto problem
spots, leave for recommended
time and then wipe off. Do not
spray directly inside the oven.
4. After cooking with a steam
function, wipe away any
excess water which may have
condensed within the oven
cavity. Empty the drip tray (refer
to page 20).
5. Do not use harsh abrasive
cleaners or sharp metal scrapers
to clean the oven door glass
since they may scratch the
surface, which may result in
shattering of the glass.
6. The outside oven surface
should be cleaned with a damp
cloth. To prevent damage to the
operating parts inside the oven,
water should not be allowed
to seep into the ventilation
openings.
7. If the control panel becomes
dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use harsh detergents
or abrasives on control panel.
When cleaning the control
panel, leave the oven door
open to prevent the oven from
accidentally turning on. After
cleaning tap Stop/Cancel pad to
clear the display window.
8. If steam accumulates inside or
around the outside of the oven
door, wipe with a soft cloth. This
may occur when the microwave
oven is operated under high
humidity conditions and in no
way indicates a malfunction of
the unit or microwave leakage.
9. The oven cavity floor should be
cleaned regularly. Simply wipe
the bottom surface of the oven
with mild detergent and warm
water then dry with a clean cloth.
Cooking vapours collect during
repeated use but in no way
affect the bottom surface.
10. When Grilling or cooking by
Oven, Steam or Combination
some foods may splatter grease
onto the oven walls. If the oven
is not cleaned to eliminate this
grease, it can accumulate and
cause the oven to ‘smoke’
during use. These marks will be
more difficult to clean later.
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Care & Cleaning of Your Oven
11. A steam cleaner is not to be
used for cleaning the appliance.
12. Ensure the Grill Tray is kept
clean, especially when using
Combination programs.
13 . Keep air vents clear at all
times. Check that no dust or
other material is blocking any
of the air vents on the oven.
If vents become blocked this
could cause overheating which
would affect the operation of
the oven and possibly result in
a hazardous situation.
14. Run the system cleaning
program when the symbol
shows in the display. See
pages 91-92. Clean the water
tank at least once a week to
prevent build up of limescale.
See page 94.
Maintenance of Your Oven
Service
1. When your oven requires
a service call your local
Panasonic engineer (Customer
Communications Centre on
0344 844 3899 can recommend
an engineer).
It is hazardous for anyone other
than a competent person to carry
out any service or repair operation
which involves the removal of
a cover which gives protection
against exposure to microwave
energy.
The appliance should be
inspected for damage to the door
seals and door seal areas. If the
door or door seals are damaged,
the oven must not be operated
until it has been repaired by a
competent person.
Warning!
Warning!
Door Seals
2. Do not attempt to tamper with or
make any adjustments or repairs
to door, control panel housing,
safety interlock switches or any
other part of the oven. Do not
remove outer panel from oven
which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy.
The door seals and door seal
areas should always be kept
clean – use a damp cloth.
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Maintenance of Your Oven
Accessory Advice
Water Tank
3. Do not use the water tank
if it is cracked or broken, as
leaking water could result in
electrical failure and danger of
electric shock. If the water tank
becomes damaged, please
contact your dealer.
Oven Light
4. The oven lamp must be
replaced by a service technician
trained by the manufacturer. Do
not attempt to remove the outer
casing from the oven.
Selected Spares and
Accessories
5. These may be ordered directly
on line at www.panasonic.
co.uk or by telephoning the
Customer Communication
Centre on 0344 844 3899. Most
major credit and debit cards
accepted. Ensure you quote the
correct model number.
1. Do not cook food directly on the
base of the oven. Always place
food in a microwave safe dish.
2. The Grill Tray provided must
only be used as directed
for Grill, Oven, Steam and
Combination. Never use metal
accessories when cooking
in microwave only mode. Do
not use if operating the oven
with less than 200
g
of food on
a manual combination program.
The maximum weight that can
be used on the oven accessory
is 3.2 k
g
. Failure to use the
accessory correctly could
damage your oven.
3. When cooking with microwave
power arcing may occur if the
incorrect weight of food is used,
a metal container has been
used incorrectly, or the oven
accessory has been damaged.
If this occurs, stop the appliance
immediately. You can continue
to cook by Grill, Steam or Oven
only.
4. Always refer to instructions for
correct accessory to use on all
auto programs.
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Oven Accessory
The oven comes equipped with an accessory, the Grill Tray. Always follow
the directions given for use of the accessory.
The accessory has a number of uses:
Care of the Grill Tray
1. Never use any sharp utensils on the tray as this will damage the non-
stick surface.
2. After use, wash the tray in hot soapy water and rinse in hot water. Do
not use any abrasive cleaning substances or scouring pads as this will
damage the surface of the tray.
3. The Grill Tray is dishwasher safe.
Grill Tray
Do not pre-heat.
Always use oven gloves when handling
the hot tray.
Ensure all food packaging is removed
before cooking.
Do not place any heat-sensitive materials
on the hot tray as this may cause burning.
For correct use of the Grill Tray for each
cooking mode, see pages 35-37.
Cooking modes Grill Tray Position
Microwave × -
Grill
Oven
Steam
+ Combi 1,2
+ Combi 3,4
+ Combi 5
+ Combi 6
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Parts of Your Oven
Re-position the drip tray by clicking
back onto the legs.
Drip Tray
1. Before using the oven, the
drip tray must be fitted as it
collects excess water during
cooking. The drip tray should
be removed and cleaned on
a regular basis.
2. Fit the drip tray by holding
with both hands and clicking
onto the front legs of the
oven.
3. To remove the drip tray, hold
with both hands and gently
ease forward. Wash in warm
soapy water. Re-position
the drip tray by clicking back
onto the legs.
4. Do not use a dishwasher
to clean the drip tray.
Water Tank
1. Refer to guidelines for water
tank on page 53.
2. Do not use a dishwasher to
clean the water tank.
Front View
1
2
3
1. Control panel
2. Drip tray
3. Water tank
Note
The above illustration is for reference only.
Rear View
54
6 7
4. Air vent exhaust
5. Warning label
6. Information label
7. Identification label
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Parts of Your Oven
q Door handle
Pull the door handle downwards
to open. When you open the
oven door during cooking,
the cooking is stopped
temporarily without clearing
the programmed settings. The
cooking is resumed as soon
as the door is closed and the
Dial is pressed. The oven lamp
lights as soon as the oven door
is opened.
w Oven window
e
Door safety lock system
To prevent injury, do not insert
finger, knife, spoon or other
object into the latch hole.
r Power supply plug
t Power supply cord
y Steam outlets
u Warning symbol
i Warning label
o Menu label
Position your supplied menu
label.
1) Grill elements
1! LED lights
The oven lamp lights as soon
as the oven door is opened.
1@ Shelf positions
1# Door hinges
To prevent injury when opening
or closing the door, keep fingers
away from the door hinges.
1$ Bottom microwave feeding
(refer to page 43)
Note
The above illustration is for reference only.
1 14
3 798 10 11
3
4
5
6
12
13
2
13
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Important Information
Safety
If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs
in the oven, tap Stop/Cancel pad
and leave the door closed in order
to stifle any flames. Disconnect the
power cord, or shut off power at the
fuse or the circuit breaker panel.
Short Cooking Times
As microwave cooking times are
much shorter than other cooking
methods it is essential that
recommended cooking times are
not exceeded without first checking
the food.
Cooking times given in the charts
are approximate. Factors that may
affect cooking times are: preferred
degree of cooking, starting
temperature, altitude, volume, size
and shape of foods and utensils
used. As you become familiar with
the oven, you will be able to adjust
these factors.
It is better to initially undercook
rather than overcook foods. If food
is undercooked, it can always be
returned to the oven for further
cooking. If food is overcooked,
nothing can be done. Always start
with minimum cooking times.
Small Quantities of Food
Take care when heating small
quantities of food as these can
easily burn, dry out or catch fire if
cooked too long. Always set short
cooking times and check the food
frequently.
If the recommended cooking
times are exceeded the food
will be spoiled and in extreme
circumstances could catch fire
and possibly damage the interior
of the oven.
Important
Never operate the oven without
food inside on Microwave or
Combination mode involving
microwave.
Note
Food Low in Moisture
Take care when heating foods
low in moisture, e.g. bread items,
chocolate, biscuits and pastries.
These can easily burn, dry out or
catch on fire if cooked too long. We
do not recommend heating foods
low in moisture such as popcorn or
poppadoms. The microwave oven
is intended for heating food and
beverages only. Drying of food,
newspapers or clothing and heating
of warming pads, slippers, sponges,
damp cloth, wheat bags, hot water
bottles and similar may lead to risk
of injury, ignition or fire.
Christmas Pudding
Christmas puddings and other foods
high in fats or sugar, e.g. jam, mince
pies, must not be overheated.
These foods must never be left
unattended as with over cooking
these foods can ignite.
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Important Information
Liquids
When heating liquids, e.g. soup,
sauces and beverages in your
microwave oven, overheating the
liquid beyond boiling point can
occur without evidence of bubbling.
This could result in a sudden boil
over of the hot liquid. To prevent this
possibility the following steps should
be taken:
Avoid using straight-sided
containers with narrow necks.
Do not overheat.
Stir the liquid before placing the
container in the oven and again
halfway through the heating time.
After heating, allow to stand in
the oven for a short time, stirring
again before carefully removing
the container.
Microwave heating of beverages
can result in delayed eruptive
boiling, therefore care should be
taken when handling the container.
Lids
Always remove the lids of jars and
containers and takeaway food
containers before you microwave
them. If you don’t then steam and
pressure might build up inside and
cause an explosion even after the
microwave cooking has stopped.
Deep Fat Frying
Do not attempt to deep fat fry in
your oven.
Meat Thermometer
Use a meat thermometer to check
the degree of cooking of roasts and
poultry only when meat has been
removed from the microwave. If
undercooked, return to the oven
and cook for a few more minutes
at the recommended power level.
Do not leave a conventional meat
thermometer in the oven when
microwaving.
Boiled Eggs
Eggs in their shell and whole
hardboiled eggs should not be
heated in microwave ovens since
they may explode even after
microwave heating has ended.
Foods with Skins
Potatoes, apples, egg yolk, whole
vegetables and sausages are
examples of food with non porous
skins. These must be pierced using
a fork before cooking to prevent
bursting.
Liquids and other foods must not
be heated in sealed containers
since they are liable to explode.
Warning!
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Important Information
Paper, Plastic
When heating food in plastic or
paper containers, keep an eye on
the oven due to the possibility of
ignition. Do not use wire twist-ties
with roasting bags when cooking
mode includes microwave power
as arcing will occur. Do not use
recycled paper products, e.g.
Kitchen roll unless they say they
are specifically designed for use in
a microwave oven. These products
contain impurities which may cause
sparks and/or fires when used.
Reheating
It is essential that reheated food
is served “piping hot”. Remove
the food from the oven and check
that it is “piping hot”, i.e. steam is
being emitted from all parts and
any sauce is bubbling. (If you wish
you may choose to check the food
has reached 72 °C with a food
thermometer – but remember do
not use this thermometer inside the
microwave.)
For foods that cannot be stirred, e.g.
lasagne, shepherds pie, the centre
should be cut with a knife to test
it is well heated through. Even if a
manufacturer’s packet instructions
have been followed always check
the food is piping hot before serving
and if in doubt return your food to
the oven for further heating.
Standing Time
Standing time refers to the period
at the end of cooking or reheating
when food is left before being eaten,
i.e. it is a rest time which allows
the heat in the food to continue
to conduct to the centre, thus
eliminating cold spots.
Keeping Your Oven Clean
It is essential for the safe operation
of the oven that it is wiped out
regularly. Use warm soapy water,
squeeze the cloth out well and
use to remove any grease or food
from the interior. Pay particular
attention to the door seal area. The
oven should be unplugged when
cleaning.
Grilling
The oven will only operate on the
Grill function with the door closed.
Fan Motor Operation
After using the microwave oven, the
fan motor may operate to cool the
electric components. This is normal
and you can take out food even
though the fan motor operates. You
can continue using the oven during
this time.
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Important Information
Microwaves are present in the
atmosphere all the time, both
naturally and from manmade
sources. Manmade sources
include radar, radio, television,
telecommunication links and mobile
phones.
Microwave stirrer
Waveguide
Stirrer motor
Magnetron
Oven cavity
Base of
the oven
Utensils/Containers
Before use check that utensils/
containers are suitable for use in
microwave ovens. See pages
33-34.
Storage of Accessories
Do not store any objects other than
oven accessory inside the oven in
case it is accidentally turned on.
Babies Bottles and Food Jars
When reheating babies bottles
always remove top and teat.
Liquid at the top of the bottle
will be much hotter than that at
the bottom and must be shaken
thoroughly before checking the
temperature. The lid must also be
removed from babies food jars,
the contents must also be stirred
or shaken before the temperature
is checked. This should be carried
out before consumption in order to
avoid burns. See pages 95-96.
Arcing
Arcing may occur if a metal
container has been used incorrectly,
if the incorrect weight of food is
used, or if the accessories have
been damaged. Arcing is when
blue flashes of light are seen in
the microwave oven. If this occurs,
stop the machine immediately. If
the oven is left unattended and
this continues it can damage the
machine. You can continue to cook
by Grill, Oven or Steam only.
In a microwave oven, electricity is
converted into microwaves by the
Magnetron. For bottom feeding,
please refer to page 43.
Microwaving Principles
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Microwaving Principles
Transmission
Then they pass through the cooking
containers to be absorbed by the
water molecules in the food, all
foods contain water to a more or
lesser extent.
Reflection
The microwaves bounce off the
metal walls and the metal door
screen.
The dish used to cook or
reheat the food will get warm
during cooking, as the heat
conducts from the food. Even
in microwaving, oven gloves
are required! Microwaves
can not pass through metal
and therefore metal cooking
utensils can never be used in
a microwave, for cooking on
microwave only.
Important Notes
How Microwaves Cook Food
The microwaves cause the water
molecules to vibrate which causes
friction, i.e. heat. This heat then
cooks the food.
Microwaves are also attracted
to fat and sugar particles, and
Do not boil eggs in your
microwave. Raw eggs boiled
in their shells can explode and
cause serious injury.
Boiled eggs
foods high in these will cook more
quickly. Microwaves can only
penetrate to a depth of 4-5 cm
and as heat spreads through the
food by conduction, just as in a
traditional oven, the food cooks
from the outside inwards.
Foods Not Suitable for Cook-
ing by Microwave Only
Yorkshire pudding and souffles.
This is because these foods
rely on dry external heat to cook
correctly, do not attempt to cook
by microwave.
Foods that require deep fat frying
cannot be cooked either.
Standing Time
When a microwave oven is
switched off, the food will continue
to cook by conduction – not
by microwave energy. Hence
standing time is very important
in microwaving, particularly for
dense foods i.e. meat, cakes and
reheated meals (refer to page 29).
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Control Panel
11
1. Micro Power (pages 42-43)
2. Grill (pages 47-48)
3. Steam (pages 52-55)
4. Oven (pages 49-51)
5. Chaos Defrost (pages 87-89)
6. Combination (pages 56-60)
7. Auto Cook (pages 70-86)
8. Cleaning (pages 90-93)
9. Timer/Clock
(pages 39, 64-67)
10. Stop/Cancel
Before cooking:
One tap clears your instructions.
During cooking:
One tap temporarily stops the
cooking program. Another tap
cancels all your instructions and
a colon or the clock will appear in
the display.
11. Dial (page 28)
A beep sounds when a key is tapped. If this beep does not sound, you
may have turned off the beep choice, you can turn it on by turning the
dial after first plugged in, (see page 40). When the oven changes from
one function to another or remind you to stir food during cooking, two
beeps sound. After the completion of the preheating on grill, oven, or
certain combination mode, three beeps sound. After completion of the
preheating on some auto menus, a long beep sounds. After completion
of cooking, five beeps sound.
If an operation is set and the Dial is not pressed within 6 minutes, the
oven will automatically cancel the operation. The display will revert back
to colon or clock mode.
Beep sound
Note
109
87
65
43
21
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How to Use the Dial
Display Window
The Dial has the following 4 functions:
1
Time/Weight//Temperature/Menu Selection
Select the time, weight, temperature or auto
menu by turning the Dial.
2
Add Time
Use the Dial for the add time function
(see page 68).
3
Start/Set
Press the Dial to start operating the oven or
confirm the setting. If during cooking the door is
opened or Stop/Cancel is tapped once, the Dial
has to be pressed again to continue cooking.
4
One Push Reheating
When clock or colon is displayed, press the Dial
for quick start reheating chilled meal.
(see page 69)
Cleaning
Preheating
(oven)
Multistage
Display
Temperature
Display
Child Lock
Setting
Microwave
Grill
Accessory
Placement
Grill Tray
Steam/Steam Shot
Function
More/Less Display
Weight Display
Defrost/Frozen
Mark
Oven
Auto Cook
Program
Auto Sensor
Program
Junior Menu
Fill Water
Number/Character
Time Display
(Minute/Second)
Turn the Dial
Press the Dial
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Moisture Content
Many fresh foods e.g. vegetables
and fruit, vary in their moisture
content throughout the season.
Jacket potatoes are a particular
example of this. For this reason
cooking times may have to be
adjusted throughout the year. Dry
ingredients e.g. rice, pasta, can dry
out during storage so cooking times
may differ from ingredients freshly
purchased.
Piercing
The skin or membrane on some
foods will cause steam to build up
during cooking. These foods must
be pierced or a strip of skin should
be peeled off before cooking to
allow the steam to escape. Eggs,
potatoes, apples, sausages etc,
will all need to be pierced before
cooking. Do not attempt to boil
eggs in their shells.
General Guidelines
Standing Time
Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket
potatoes and cakes, require a
standing time (inside or outside
of the oven) after cooking, to allow
heat to finish conducting through
the food.
Meat Joints
Stand for 15 minutes
wrapped in aluminium foil.
Plated Meals
Stand for 2-3 minutes.
Vegetables
Boiled potatoes benefit from
standing for 1-2 minutes,
however most other types
of vegetables can be served
immediately.
Defrosting
It is essential to allow
standing time to complete the
process. This can vary from
5 minutes e.g. raspberries,
to up to 1 hour for a joint of
meat. See pages 45-46.
If food is not cooked after
standing time, return to oven
and cook for additional time.
Jacket Potatoes
Wrapped in aluminium foil
when cooked by microwave
only. Stand for 15 minutes.
It is not necessary to stand
jacket potatoes cooked in
combination mode.
Fish
Stand for 2-3 minutes.
Egg Dishes
Stand for 1-2 minutes.
Precooked Convenience
Food
Stand for 1-2 minutes.
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Cling Film
Cling film helps keep the food moist
and the trapped steam assists
in speeding up cooking times.
However it should be pierced before
cooking, to allow excess steam to
escape. Always take care when
removing cling film from a dish as
the build-up of steam will be very
hot. Always purchase cling film that
states on the packet “suitable for
microwave cooking” and use as a
covering only. Do not line dishes
with cling film. Do not cover foods
when cooking by Grill, Oven or
Combination.
Dish Size
Follow the dish sizes given in the
recipes, as these affect the cooking
and reheating times. A quantity of
food spread in a bigger dish cooks
and reheats more quickly.
General Guidelines
Quantity
Small quantities cook faster than
large quantities, also small meals
will reheat more quickly than large
portions.
Spacing
Foods cook more quickly and
evenly if spaced apart. Never pile
foods on top of each other.
Shape
Even shapes cook evenly. Food
cooks better by microwave when
in a round container rather than
square.
Density
Porous airy foods heat more quickly
than dense heavy foods.
Covering
Cover foods with microwave cling
film or a self-fitting lid. Cover fish,
vegetables, casseroles, soups. Do
not cover cakes, sauces, jacket
potatoes, pastry items. Please refer
to cooking charts and recipes for
more information.
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General Guidelines
Starting
Temperature
The colder the food, the longer
it takes to heat up. Food from a
fridge takes longer to reheat than
food at room temperature. Food
temperature should be between
5-8 °C before cooking.
Arranging
Individual foods e.g. chicken
portions or chops, should be placed
in a dish so that the thicker parts
are to the outside.
Ingredients
Foods containing fat, sugar or salt
heat up very quickly. The filling may
be much hotter than the pastry. Take
care when eating. Do not overheat
even if the pastry does not appear
to be very hot.
Turning and
Stirring
Some foods require stirring during
cooking. Meat and poultry should be
turned after half the cooking time.
Liquids
All liquids must be stirred before,
during and after heating. Water
especially must be stirred before
and during heating, to avoid
eruption. Do not heat liquids that
have previously been boiled. Do
not overheat.
Checking Food
It is essential that food is checked
during and after a recommended
cooking time, even if an auto
program has been used (just as
you would check food cooked in a
conventional oven). Return the food
to the oven for further cooking if
necessary.
Cleaning
As microwaves work on food
particles, keep your oven clean at
all times. Stubborn spots of food
can be removed by using a branded
oven cleaner, sprayed onto a soft
cloth. Always wipe the oven dry
after cleaning. Avoid any plastic
parts and door area. Customers
should not spray directly into the
cavity.
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Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils
Testing Dishes for Suitability -
For Microwave Cooking Only.
When unsure that a cooking
container is suitable for use in
your microwave, check by the
following test:
1. Fill a microwave safe measuring
jug with 300 ml cold water.
2. Place it on the base of the oven
along side the dish to be tested.
If the dish you are testing is
a large dish, then stand the
measuring jug on top of the
empty dish.
3. Heat on High Microwave
(1000 W) for 1 minute.
If the dish is suitable for
microwaving, it will remain cool,
whilst the water in the jug will
begin to feel warm. If the testing
dish feels warm, do not use as it
is obviously absorbing microwave
energy.
This test does not apply to plastic
or metal based containers e.g.
Le Creuset
®
style dishes, which
should not be used as they are
cast iron covered with enamel.
Result
Note
Choosing the correct
container is a very
important factor in
deciding the success
or failure of your
cooking.
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Containers to Use
Plastic
Many plastic containers are
designed for microwave use, but do
not use for cooking foods high in
sugar or fat or for foods that require
long cooking times e.g. brown rice.
Only use Tupperware
®
containers
if they are designed for Microwave
use.
Pottery, Earthenware,
Stoneware
If completely glazed, these dishes
are suitable. Do not use if partially
glazed or unglazed, since they are
able to absorb water which in turn
absorbs microwave energy, making
the container very hot and slows
down the cooking of food.
Oven Glass
Everyday glass that is heat resistant
e.g. Pyrex
®
, is ideal for Microwave,
Oven or Combination cooking. Do
not use delicate glass or lead crystal
which may crack or arc.
Do not use Melamine.
Never cook in margarine
cartons or yoghurt pots,
as these will melt with the heat from
the food. If heatproof they can be
used for Grill, Oven or Combination
cooking.
China and Ceramic
Everyday glazed china, porcelain
or ceramic plates, bowls, mugs and
cups can be used if they are heat
resistant. Fine bone china should
only be used for reheating for short
periods. Do not use dishes with a
metal rim or pattern. Do not use
jugs or mugs with glued handles,
since the glue can melt. If dishes
are heat resistant they may be used
on Oven and Combination but not
directly under the Grill.
Foil/Metal
Containers
Never attempt to cook in foil or
metal containers on Microwave only
as the microwaves cannot pass
through and the food will not heat
evenly, it may also damage your
oven. Foil and metal containers can
be used on Grill or Oven.
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Only use for short cooking times.
Never re-use a piece of kitchen
towel. Always use a fresh piece
of paper for each dish.
Avoid kitchen paper containing
manmade fibres. If you are using
branded re-cycled kitchen towel,
check first that it is recommended
for microwave use. Do not use
waxed or plastic coated cups or
plates as the finish may melt.
Greaseproof paper can be used
to line the base of dishes and to
cover when blind baking pastry
cases. White paper plates can be
used for short reheating times, on
Microwave only.
Paper
Plain white absorbent kitchen paper
(kitchen towel) can only be used for
microwave cooking e.g. for covering
bacon to prevent splattering.
Containers to Use
Wicker, Wood, Straw
Baskets
Dishes will crack and could ignite.
Do not use wooden dishes in your
microwave. Do not use on any
cooking mode.
Cling Film
Microwave cling film can only
be used for covering food that is
reheated by microwave. It is also
useful for covering food to be
cooked, but care should be taken to
avoid the film being in direct contact
with the food eg. Do not line dishes
with cling film. Do not use on any
other cooking mode.
Aluminium Foil
Small amounts of smooth aluminium
foil can be used to shield joints of
meat during defrosting and cooking
by Microwave, as the microwaves
cannot pass through the foil, this
prevents the parts shielded from
overcooking or over defrosting. Take
care that the foil does not touch the
sides or roof of the oven, as this
may cause arcing and damage your
oven. Aluminium foil can be used for
Oven cooking.
Roasting Bags
Roasting bags are useful when
slit up one side to tent a joint,
for roasting by microwave and
time. Do not use the metal twists
supplied, when using Microwave or
Combination.
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Cooking Modes
The diagrams shown below are examples of the accessory. It may vary
depending on recipe/dish used.
Cooking modes
MICROWAVE
Accessory
-
Uses
Defrosting
Reheating
Melting: butter, chocolate,
cheese.
Cooking fish, vegetables,
fruits, eggs.
Preparing: stewed fruits, jam,
sauces, custards, choux,
pastry, caramel, meat, fish.
Baking cakes without colour.
No preheating
Containers
Use your own Pyrex
®
dishes,
plates or bowls, directly
on the base of the oven.
Microwaveable, no metal.
GRILL
Accessory
Uses
Grilling of meat or fish.
Toast grilling.
Colouring of gratin dishes or
meringue pies.
Containers
Heatproof, metal tin can be used
on Grill Tray in lower or upper
shelf positions.
The icon "
" in below chart means Grill Tray.
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Cooking Modes
Cooking modes
OVEN
Accessory
Uses
Baking of small items with
short cooking times: puff
pastry, cookies, roll cakes,
scones.
Special baking: bread rolls or
brioches, sponge cakes.
Baking of pizzas and tarts.
Preheating advised
Containers
Heatproof, metal tin can be used
on Grill Tray in lower or upper
shelf positions. Do not place
dishes directly on base of oven.
STEAM
Accessory
Uses
Cooking fish, vegetables,
chicken, rice, and potatoes.
No Preheating
Containers
Heatproof container can be used
on Grill Tray in upper or lower
shelf positions.
Combi 1, 2
(Grill + Microwave)
Accessory
Uses
Cooking lasagne, meat,
potatoes or vegetable gratins.
No Preheating
Containers
Place food directly on Grill Tray
in upper or lower shelf positions
or place food in a microwaveable
dish on the base of the oven.
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Cooking Modes
Cooking modes
Combi 3, 4
(Steam + Microwave)
Accessory
Uses
Cooking fish, vegetables,
chicken, rice, and potatoes.
No Preheating
Containers
Place food directly on Grill Tray
in upper or lower shelf positions
or place food in a microwaveable
dish on the base of the oven.
Combi 5
(Steam + Grill)
Accessory
Uses
Gratins
Kebabs
Fish fillets
Whole fish
Part baked bread
No Preheating
Containers
Heatproof dishes can be used
on the Grill Tray in the lower or
upper shelf positions or directly
on the base of the oven.
Combi 6
(Steam + Oven)
Accessory
Uses
Baking cakes
Pastry tarts
Preheating advised
Containers
Heatproof dishes can be used
on the Grill Tray in the lower or
upper shelf positions. Do not
place dishes directly on base of
oven.
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Let’s Start to Use Your Oven
1
Plug in.
Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket.
You will be reminded to read your operating
instructions.
2
Tap Timer/Clock pad twice to set clock.
Set clock as a 24 hr clock.
(See page 39 for details).
3
Select 220 °C Oven to burn off the oil.
(
will appear in the display window with
the oven temperature) (this procedure is to
burn off the oil used for rust protection in
the oven.) Remove all accessories from the
oven. (See page 49 for details)
4
Enter Time.
Turn the Dial until 10 minutes is displayed in
the window.
5
Press the Dial to start.
The time in the display will count down. The
oven will beep at the end of the program. The
oven is now ready to use.
Grill elements and oven will be hot.
Caution!
This is to enable you to experiment setting various programs. (“DEMO
MODE PRESS ANY KEY” will appear in the display window. This is
to confirm that there is no microwave power produced and it is safe
to use the oven without any food). To set Demonstration Mode: Tap
Micro Power pad once, then tap Stop/Cancel pad 4 times. To cancel
demonstration mode: Tap Micro Power pad once, tap Stop/Cancel pad
4 times.
Note
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Setting the Clock
1
Tap Timer/Clock pad twice.
“SET HOUR’’ appears in the display window.
2
Turn the Dial to select the hour.
3
Press the Dial to confirm the selection.
"SET MIN" appears in the display window.
4
Turn the Dial to select the minute.
5
Press the Dial to confirm the selection.
The colon stops blinking. Time of day is now
locked into the display.
1. To reset the time of day repeat all the above steps.
2. The clock will keep the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in
and electricity is supplied.
3. This is a 24 hour clock.
Note
When the oven is first plugged in, “REFER TO OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE” appears in display window.
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Beep Choice
1
Press the Dial after first plugged in.
"BEEP ON/OFF" scrolls across display
window. The default mode is "ON".
2
Turn the Dial.
The mode changes to "OFF".
3
After setting, tap Stop/Cancel pad to exit.
1. The choice can be selected only when you plug-in the oven.
2. Tap Stop/Cancel pad, it will revert to initial mode.
Note
The oven has both "Beep On" and "Beep Off" mode. This unique function
of your Panasonic microwave oven allows you to establish the initial non-
cooking features of your oven.
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Child Lock
Operation Guide Setting
1
Tap Stop/Cancel pad 3 times.
The time of day or colon will disappear. Actual
time will not be lost. "
" is indicated in the
display.
2
Tap Stop/Cancel pad 3 times.
The time of day or colon will reappear in the
display.
To activate or cancel child lock, Stop/Cancel pad must be tapped 3
times within a 10 second period. Child Lock can be set when a colon or
the time of day is displayed.
Note
Using this system will make the oven controls inoperable; however, the
door can be opened. Child lock can be set when the display shows a colon
or the time.
To assist you in programming your oven, the following operation will appear
in the display window. When you become familiar with your oven, the
operation guide can be turned off.
To turn off:
To turn on:
Tap Timer/Clock
pad 4 times.
Tap Timer/Clock
pad 4 times.
Display window
Display window
Colon or time of
day appears in the
display window.
Colon or time of
day appears in the
display window.
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Microwave Cooking and Defrosting
1
Tap Micro Power pad once.
The microwave symbol "
" will appear.
When you select Defrost, "
" will also
appear.
2
Select the power level.
Turn the Dial until the power you require
appears in the display window.
Power Level
High (1000 W)
Med High (800 W)
Medium (600 W)
Low (440 W)
Simmer (300 W)
Defrost (270 W)
Warm (100 W)
3
Press the Dial to confirm the selection.
4
Select the cooking time by turning the Dial.
Maximum cooking time for High is 30 minutes,
and for other power levels, it is 1 hour 30
minutes.
5
Press the Dial to start.
The cooking program will start and the time in
the display will count down.
There are 7 different microwave power levels available. Do not place food
directly on the base of the oven. Use your own dishes, plates or bowls
covered with a lid or pierced cling film directly on the base of the oven.
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Note
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting
1. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn
the Dial to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be
increased/decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes.
2. Do not attempt to use microwave only with any metal container in the
oven.
3. Do not place food directly onto the base of the oven. Place in
a microwaveable or glass dish. Foods reheated or cooked by
microwave only should be covered with a lid or pierced cling film,
unless otherwise stated.
4. For manual defrosting times, please refer to defrost chart on pages
45-46.
5. For multi-stage cooking refer to pages 61-63.
6. Standing time can be programmed after microwave power and time
setting. Refer to using the timer pages 66-67.
Bottom feeding technology
Please note that this product uses bottom feeding technology for microwave
distribution which differs from traditional turntable side feeding methods and
creates more useable space for a variety of different sized dishes.
This microwave feeding style can give a difference in heating times
(in microwave mode) when compared against side feeding appliances.
This is quite normal and should not cause any concern. Please refer to the
reheating and cooking charts on pages 97-112.
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Defrosting Guidelines
For Best Results
1.
Place foods in a suitable
container. Meat joints and
chickens should be placed on
an upturned saucer or on a
plastic rack if you have one.
2.
Check food during defrosting,
as foods vary in their defrosting
speed.
3.
It is not necessary to cover the
food.
4.
Always turn or stir the food
especially when the oven
“beeps”. Shield if necessary (see
point 6).
5.
Minced meat, chops, chicken
portions and other small
items should be broken up or
separated as soon as possible
and placed in a single layer.
Arrange food in a single layer.
Turn or break up food as soon
as possible.
Shield chickens and joints of
meat.
By selecting the Defrost power
level from the Micro power pad
and setting a time, you can defrost
food in your microwave. The
biggest problem is getting the inside
defrosted before the outside starts to
cook.
For this reason a defrost program
alternates between a defrost power
and a standing time. The name for
this type of defrost is cyclic. During
the standing stages there is not
any microwave power in the oven,
although the light will remain on.
The automatic standing time ensure
a more even defrost but it is still
necessary to allow for standing
times before use.
6.
Shielding prevents food cooking.
It is essential when defrosting
chickens and joints of meat.
The outside thaws out first, so
protect wings/breast and fat with
smooth pieces of aluminium foil
secured with cocktail sticks.
7.
Allow standing time so that the
centre of the food thaws out.
(Minimum of 1 hour for joints of
meat and whole chickens).
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Defrosting Charts
The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of
the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities
adjust times accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting.
Food Weight
Defrost
Time
Method
Standing
Time
Meat
Beef/Lamb/
Pork Joint
700
g
19-20
mins
Place in a suitable dish or
on an upturned saucer or
use a rack. Turn 3-4 times.
60 mins
1.0
kg
30 mins
Place in a suitable dish or
on an upturned saucer or
use a rack. Turn 4 times.
60 mins
Sirloin/
Rump Steak
500
g
14 mins
Place in a suitable dish.
Separate and turn twice.
15 mins
Minced Beef 500
g
14 mins
Place in a suitable dish.
Break up and turn 3-4 times.
15 mins
Stewing
Steak
400
g
13 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a
single layer. Break up and
turn twice.
30 mins
Lamb Chops 300
g
8 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a
single layer. Turn twice.
15 mins
Lamb
Shanks x 2
900
g
19 mins
Place in a suitable dish in
a single layer. Separate
and turn twice. Shield if
necessary.
60 mins
Pork Ribs 700
g
16 mins
Place in a suitable dish.
Separate and turn twice.
30 mins
Pork Chops 500
g
11 mins
Place in a suitable dish.
Separate and turn twice.
20 mins
Sausages
130
g
(2) 4 mins
Place in a suitable dish.
Turn.
15 mins
540
g
(8)
10-11
mins
Place in a suitable dish.
Turn twice.
20 mins
Whole
Chicken
1.5
kg
35 mins
Place in a suitable dish or
on an upturned saucer or
use a rack. Turn 3-4 times.
Shield if necessary.
60 mins
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Defrosting Charts
Food Weight
Defrost
Time
Method
Standing
Time
Duck Breast
Fillets
400
g
12 mins
Place in a suitable dish.
Turn twice.
30 mins
Fish
Whole
Fish x 2
500
g
15 mins
Place in a suitable dish.
Turn twice separate if
necessary.
20 mins
Fish Fillets
100-
150
g
4-5 mins
Place in a suitable dish.
Separate if necessary and
turn twice.
10 mins
600
g
10 mins 30 mins
Fish Steaks
100
g
4 mins
Place in a suitable dish.
Turn.
10 mins
270
g
8 mins
Place in a suitable dish.
Separate if necessary and
turn twice.
15 mins
500
g
12-14
mins
20 mins
Prawns 200
g
7 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Stir
twice during defrosting.
15 mins
General
Sliced Bread
400
g
6 mins
Place on a plate. Separate
and arrange during
defrosting.
10 mins
40
g
1 min
30 secs
Place on a plate. 5 mins
Soft Fruit 500
g
13 mins
Place in a suitable dish.
Stir twice during defrosting.
30 mins
Gateau 515
g
4 mins Place on a plate. 20 mins
Cheesecake 500
g
7 mins Place on a plate. 20 mins
Meringue
Dessert
450
g
4 mins Place on a plate. 20 mins
Butter 250
g
4 mins Place on a plate. 20 mins
Shortcrust/
Puff Pastry
500
g
4 mins
Place on a plate. Turn
halfway.
30 mins
Chocolate
Cake
450
g
4-6 mins Place on a plate. 15 mins
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Grilling
The grill system on the oven gives fast efficient cooking for a wide variety
of foods e.g. chops, sausages, steaks, toast, etc
.
Do not pre-heat on grill
mode with the Grill Tray in position.
1
Tap Grill pad once.
2
Select the power level.
Turn the Dial until the power you require
appears in the display window.
Grill 1 (High), Grill 2 (Medium), Grill 3 (Low).
3
Press the Dial to confirm the selection.
4
Press the Dial to preheat.
A “P” will appear in the display window.
When the oven is preheated the oven
will beep and the “P” will flash. Then
open the door and place the food inside.
* Skip this step when preheat is not
required.
5
Select the cooking time by turning the Dial.
Maximum cooking time is 1 hour and 30
minutes.
6
Press the Dial to start.
The cooking program will start and the time in
the display will count down.
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Grilling
Guidelines
1. You can change the cooking
time during cooking if required.
Turn the Dial to increase or
decrease the cooking time. Time
can be increased/ decreased in
1 minute increments, up to 10
minutes.
2. There is no microwave power on
the Grill only program.
3. Use the Grill Tray provided, as
explained.
4. The Grill will only operate with
the oven door closed.
5. Most meat items e.g. bacon,
sausages, chops can be cooked
on the hottest setting Grill 1.
This setting is also suitable for
toasting bread, muffins and
teacakes etc.
6. Grill 2 and Grill 3 are used for
more delicate foods or those
that require a longer grill time
e.g. fish or chicken portions.
7. Never cover the food when
grilling.
8. The Grill Tray and surrounding
oven will get very hot. Use oven
gloves.
9. After grilling, it is important that
the Grill Tray is removed for
cleaning before reuse and that
the oven walls and floor are
wiped with a cloth squeezed in
hot soapy water to remove any
grease.
10. When using the grill to cook
foods, the cooking times will be
similar to traditional grilling.
Oven Accessory to Use
When grilling fish, chops or small
food items, the Grill Tray should be
placed in the upper shelf position.
For larger food items, the Grill Tray
should be in the lower shelf position.
Place food on Grill Tray
The Grill Tray will allow fat and
juices to drip into the watercourse to
reduce excess splatter and smoke
when grilling.
Most foods require turning halfway
during cooking. When turning
food, open oven door and carefully
remove the Grill Tray by holding
firmly.
After turning, return food to the
oven, close door and press the Dial
to start. The oven will continue to
count down the remaining cooking
time. It is quite safe to open the
oven door at any time to check the
progress of the food as it is grilling.
For grilling small foods use
the Grill Tray in the upper
shelf position.
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Oven Cooking
The oven can be used as an oven using the oven mode which uses top and
bottom heat. For best results always place food in a preheated oven. When
using oven mode, the Grill Tray can be placed in the upper or lower shelf
position.
See individual guidelines on pages 50-51 for recommended use.
Do not pre-heat on oven mode with the Grill Tray in position.
1
Tap Oven pad once.
2
Select the oven temperature.
Turn the Dial to select the oven temperature.
The oven starts at 150 °C and the temperature
will count up in 10 °C stages up to 220 °C
then back to 30 °C in anticlockwise direction.
3
Press the Dial to confirm the selection.
4
Press the Dial to preheat.
(except for 30-60 °C)
When the actual temperature reaches the set
temperature, the oven will beep. Then open
the door and place the food inside.
* Skip this step when preheat is not
required.
5
Select the cooking time by turning the Dial.
Maximum cooking time for 30-90 °C is
9 hours, and for 100-220 °C, it is 1 hour and
30 minutes.
6
Press the Dial to start.
Note: Check that only the oven symbol "
"
is still in the display. If the microwave symbol
"
" is displayed this is incorrect and the
program should be cancelled. Reselect the
oven setting.
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Oven Cooking
1. If the oven has previously been used and it is too hot to ferment
dough on 30/40 °C, ‘HOT’ will appear in the display window. Please
wait until the cavity cools down. After the ‘HOT’ disappears,
30/40 °C may be used again, otherwise you can ferment dough at
room temperature.
2. Open the door using the pull down door because if Stop/Cancel pad
is tapped the program may be cancelled.
3. The oven can not preheat to 30-60 °C.
4. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn
the Dial to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be
increased/decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes.
5. When preheating, the screen displays the actual temperature of the
oven cavity. The current temperature is not displayed until more than
70 °C is reached. You can change the preheating temperature by
turning the Dial.
6. After pressing the Dial, the selected temperature can be recalled
and changed. Tap Oven pad once to indicate the temperature in the
display window. You can change the temperature by turning the Dial
While the temperature is recalled in the display window.
7. The oven will maintain the selected preheated temperature for
approximately 30 minutes. If no food has been placed inside the oven
or a cooking time set, then it will automatically cancel the cooking
program and revert to colon or time of day.
Note
In oven mode, you can cook food directly on the Grill Tray in the upper or
lower shelf position. Or you can place your standard metal baking tins and
ovenware on the Grill Tray in the lower shelf position. Do not place tins and
ovenware directly on the base of the oven in oven mode.
Roasting meat:
Grill Tray in lower shelf position.
Baking:
Grill Tray in lower shelf position.
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Oven Cooking
The Grill Tray and surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven gloves.
Caution!
You can use the Grill Tray for baking dish for roasting potatoes or
vegetables, and for baking fairy cakes, scones and cookies.
It is also ideal for re-heating pre-baked convenience pastry items.
Roasting Vegetables / Potatoes:
Grill Tray in lower shelf position.
Reheating:
Grill Tray in lower shelf position.
Guideline to Oven Temperatures
For best results always place food in a preheated oven.
Don’t forget that for ease of programming of the most commonly used
temperatures, your oven will start at 150 °C and count up in 10 °C stages
to 220 °C then back to 30 °C in anticlockwise direction. Food is generally
cooked uncovered - unless it is stated in the instructions or recipe.
Temp °C Use
30/40 °C
Proving bread or pizza
dough
50 °C Warming dishes
60/70 °C Dried fruits, beef jerky
80/90 °C Slow cooking
100 °C Pavlova
110 °C Meringues
140 °C Rich fruit cake
150/160 °C Macaroons
160/170 °C
Casseroles, small
tarts, cookies
180 °C
Victoria sandwich, fairy
cakes, meat joints
Temp °C Use
190 °C
Gratins, lasagne,
pastry pies, chicken
200 °C
Stuffed peppers,
scones, swiss roll,
muffins
210 °C
Vegetable parcels,
bread, garlic bread
220 °C
Baking pizza, low-
oil oven fry cooking
for drumsticks, pork
chops, and sweet
potatoes etc.
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Steam Cooking
The oven can be programmed as a steamer to cook vegetables, fish,
chicken and rice. There are 2 different steam settings available:
Steam 1 (max) and Steam 2 (low).
1
Tap Steam pad once.
2
Select the power level.
Turn the Dial until the power you require
appears in the display window.
Steam1 (max), Steam 2 (low).
3
Press the Dial to confirm the selection.
4
Select the cooking time by turning the Dial.
Maximum cooking time is 30 minutes.
5
Press the Dial to start.
The cooking program will start and the time in
the display will count down.
1. Fill the water tank before using the Steam function.
2. The maximum time for cooking in this mode is 30 minutes. If required
to cook for longer than this time, re-fill the water tank and repeat the
above operation for the remaining time.
3. If during operation the water tank becomes empty, the oven will stop
operation. The prompt in the display will ask you to re-fill the water
tank. After re-filling the water tank and positioning back in the oven,
press the Dial to start. The oven will not continue cooking until the
water tank has been re-filled a
nd the Dial pressed.
Note
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Steam Cooking
Note
4. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn
the Dial to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be
increased/decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes.
5. It is possible to refill the water tank at any time during cooking,
without having to tap Stop/Cancel pad first.
6. It is necessary to wipe the excess water in the cavity after steam
cooking.
1. The Grill Tray and surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven
gloves.
2. When removing the food or Grill Tray, hot water may drip from the
oven top.
3. Steam may billow out when you open the door. If there is steam in
the oven, do not reach in with your bare hands! Risk of burns! Use
oven gloves.
4. Take care when removing the drip tray. Wipe any water that drips
from the left side of the oven. This is normal.
Caution!
Guidelines for Water Tank
Carefully remove the water tank from the oven. Remove the lid and fill with
tap water (do not use mineral water). Replace the lid and position back in
the oven. Ensure the lid is closed tightly and securely positioned, otherwise
leakage may occur. It is recommended to clean the water tank in warm
water once a week.
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Steam Cooking
1. There is no microwave power on the steam only program.
2. Use the Grill Tray provided, as explained below.
3. The steam will only operate with the oven door closed.
4. During and after cooking with steam function, do not open the
oven door when your face is very close to the oven. Care must
be taken when opening the door as steam may cause injury.
5. Always use oven gloves when removing the food and Grill Tray after
steaming as they will be very hot.
6. After each steam operation, carefully remove the drip tray from the
front of the oven. Gently ease forwards, holding with both hands.
After emptying, wash in warm soapy water. To re-position, click back
into position on the oven legs. (See page 20)
Guidelines
Use of accessory
When steaming, place food
directly on the Grill Tray in the
upper shelf position. For steaming
larger food items, place the Grill
Tray in the lower shelf position.
During steaming, cooking juices
collect in the watercourse of the
tray.
Use oven gloves when removing
the Grill Tray as it will be very hot,
and so will the roof and walls of the
oven.
When steaming, place food directly
on the Grill Tray in the upper shelf
position.
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Food Cooking mode Steam Shot
Puff pastries Oven
2
⁄
3
total time add 3 mins Steam Shot
Breads Oven
2
⁄
3
total time add 3 mins Steam Shot
Sponge cakes Oven ½ total time add 3 mins Steam Shot
Part baked rolls Oven or Grill
2
⁄
3
total time add 3 mins Steam Shot
Steam Shot
This feature allows you to add steam during cooking (up to 3 minutes).
Adding steam during cooking enhances the heat distribution and aids the
rising process of breads, cakes and pastries. There are 5 modes that you
can use steam shot:
Microwave, Grill, Oven, Combi 1, Combi 2.
1
Set and operate the desired program.
2
As required during operation, hold Steam
pad for 2 seconds and 1 minute will be
added.
3
( )
Optional
If you want to add 2 or 3 minutes, tap
Steam pad once or twice within 3 seconds
after step 2. The remaining time displayed
includes steam shot time.
1. Steam shot is not available during preheating mode.
2. Fill the water tank before use.
3. The original program still counts down when operating steam shot.
4. The steam shot time can not exceed the remaining cooking time.
5. If adding 2 or 3 minutes, steam must be tapped once or twice within
a 3 second time period.
6. Wipe away excess water in the cavity and around the water tank
after cooking with steam.
Note
1. The Grill Tray and surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven
gloves.
2. When removing the food or Grill Tray, hot water may drip from the
oven top.
3. Steam may billow out when you open the door. If there is steam in
the oven, do not reach in with your bare hands! Risk of burns! Use
oven gloves.
Caution!
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Combination: Grill and Microwave
On the base of the oven in your own microwaveable and heatproof dishes,
this mode is suitable for cooking lasagne, gratins, meat, potatoes.
To cook successfully by this combination you should always use a
minimum of 200
g
food. Small quantities should be cooked by oven, grill or
steam. It is not possible to preheat when using this combination mode and
food should always be cooked uncovered.
1
Tap Combination pad once.
2
Turn the Dial until the power you require
appears in the display window.
(Skip this step for Combi 1)
3
Press the Dial to confirm the selection.
4
Select the cooking time by turning the Dial.
Maximum cooking time is 1 hour and 30
minutes.
5
Press the Dial to start.
The cooking program will start and the time in
the display will count down.
Combination
Level
Combination Type Uses
Combi 1
Grill 1 + MW 300 W
(Simmer)
Breaded chicken, ready meal
with gratin tops, meat pies
and pastries.
Combi 2
Grill 2 + MW 300 W
(Simmer)
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Combination: Grill and Microwave
Note
Containers to use
1. Preheating is not available for Combi 1, 2.
2. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn
the Dial to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be
increased/decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes.
3. To turn food just pull the door handle downwards to open, turn the
food, return to the oven, close the door and press the Dial to start.
The oven will continue to count down the remaining cooking time.
Do not use plastic microwave containers on combination programs
(unless suitable for combination cooking). Dishes must be able to
withstand the heat of the top grill elements- heatproof glass e.g. Pyrex
®
or ceramic are ideal.
You can use the Grill Tray in
either of the shelf positions.
For advice on cooking times refer to cooking and reheating charts in this
book. See pages 97-112. Foods should always be cooked until browned
and piping hot.
Your dishes and surrounding oven will get
very hot. Use oven gloves.
Food is always cooked uncovered.
Caution!
Guideline
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Combination: Cooking with Steam
Steam can be used to cook foods simultaneously with microwave, grill or
oven mode. This can often reduce traditional oven cooking times and keep
the food moist.
1
Tap Combination pad once.
2
Turn the Dial until the power you require
appears in the display window.
3
Press the Dial to confirm the selection.
4
Turn the Dial to select the oven
temperature (Combi 6 only).
Temperature ranges from 150-220 °C
5
Press the Dial to confirm the selection.
(Combi 6 only)
Combination
Level
Combination Type Uses
Combi 3
Steam 1 + MW 300 W
(Simmer)
Stewed fruit, fresh vegetables,
frozen vegetables
Combi 4
Steam 1 + MW 440 W
(Low)
Combi 5 Steam 1 + Grill 1 Fish and chicken with skin
Combi 6
Steam 1 + Oven
(150 - 220°C)
Home-made bread
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Oven accessory to Use:
Combi 3,4: Steam + Microwave
Directly on the base of the oven in a
microwaveable and heatproof dish
or alternatively you can use the Grill
Tray in either of the shelf positions.
Combi 5: Steam + Grill
Combi 6: Steam + Oven
Grill Tray in either of the shelf
positions.
Combination: Cooking with Steam
1. Fill the water tank before using steam combination function.
2. The maximum time for cooking in Combi 3, 4 is 30 minutes and
maximum time for Combi 5, 6 is 1 hour. If required to cook for longer
than this time, re-fill the water tank and repeat the above operation
for the remaining time.
Note
6
Tap if preheating (Combi 6 only)
When the actual temperature reaches the set
temperature, the oven will beep. Then open
the door and place the food inside.
* Skip this step when preheating is not
required.
7
Select the cooking time by turning the
Dial. Maximum cooking time for Combi 3,4
is 30 minutes and maximum cooking time for
Combi 5,6 is 1 hour.
8
Press the Dial to start.
The cooking program will start and the time in
the display will count down.
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Combination: Cooking with Steam
Note
3. If during operation the water tank becomes empty, the oven will stop
operation. The prompt in the display will ask you to re-fill the water
tank. After re-filling the water tank and positioning back in the oven,
press the Dial to start. The oven will not continue cooking until the
water tank has been re-filled and the Dial pressed.
4. Preheating is only available For Combi 6.
5. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn
the Dial to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be
increased/decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes.
6. It is possible to refill water tank at any time during cooking, without
having to tap Stop/Cancel pad first.
7. It is necessary to wipe the excess water in the cavity after steam
combination cooking.
1. During and after cooking with steam combination function, do not
open the oven door when your face is very close to the oven. Care
must be taken when opening the door as steam may cause injury.
2. After each steam operation, carefully remove the drip tray from the
front of the oven. Gently ease forwards, holding with both hands.
After emptying, wash in warm soapy water. To re-position, click back
into position on the oven legs. (See page 20).
Guidelines
1. The Grill Tray and surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven
gloves.
2. When removing the food or Grill Tray, hot water may drip from the
oven top.
3. Steam may billow out when you open the door. If there is steam in
the oven, do not reach in with your bare hands! Risk of burns! Use
oven gloves.
4. Take care when removing the drip tray.
Caution!
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Multi-stage Cooking
2 or 3 stage cooking
1
Select desired Function.
2
Turn the Dial until the
power you require
appears in the display
window.
3
Press the Dial to
confirm the selection.
4
Select the cooking time
by turning the Dial.
5
Select desired Function.
6
Turn the Dial until the
power you require
appears in the display
window.
7
Press the Dial to
confirm the selection.
8
Select the cooking time
by turning the Dial.
9
Press the Dial to start.
The cooking program will
start and the time in the
display will count down.
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Multi-stage Cooking
Example:
To Grill 3 for 4 minutes and cook food on Low Power (440 W) for
5 minutes.
1
Tap Grill pad once.
2
Turn the Dial to select
Grill 3 (Low).
3
Press the Dial to
confirm the selection.
4
Select the cooking time
to 4 minutes by turning
the Dial.
5
Tap Micro Power pad
once.
6
Turn the Dial to select
Low Microwave (440 W).
7
Press the Dial to
confirm the selection.
8
Select the cooking time
to 5 minutes by turning
the Dial.
9
Press the Dial to start.
The cooking program will
start and the time in the
display will count down.
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Multi-stage Cooking
Example:
To Defrost (270 W) for 2 minutes and cook food on High
Power (1000 W) for 3 minutes.
1
Tap Micro Power pad
once.
2
Turn the Dial to select
Defrost power.
3
Press the Dial to confirm
the selection.
4
Select the cooking time
to 2 minutes by turning
the Dial.
5
Tap Micro Power pad
once.
6
Press the Dial to confirm
the selection.
7
Select the cooking time
to 3 minutes by turning
the Dial.
8
Press the Dial to start.
Note
1. For three-stage cooking, enter another cooking program before
pressing the Dial.
2. During operation, tapping Stop/Cancel pad once will stop the operation.
pressing the Dial will re-start the programmed operation. Tapping Stop/
Cancel pad twice will stop and clear the programmed operation.
3. Whilst not operating, tapping Stop/Cancel pad will clear the selected
program.
4. Auto programs, Oven and Combi 5, 6 cannot be used with multi-
stage cooking.
5. If multiple cooking includes Steam or Steam Combination mode, the
maximum setting time is 30 minutes. Fill water tank before use.
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Using the Timer
Delay start cooking
By using the timer, you are able to program delay start cooking.
Note
1. Three-stage cooking can be programmed including delay start
cooking.
2. If the oven door is opened during the delay time, the time in the
display window will continue to count down.
3. If the programmed delay time exceeds one hour, the time will count
down in units of minutes. If less than one hour, the time will count
down in units of seconds.
4. Delay start cannot be used before an auto program.
1
Tap Timer/Clock pad once.
2
Set the delay time by turning the Dial.
(up to 9 hours).
3
Set the cooking program, by entering
cooking mode and time required.
4
Press the Dial to start.
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Delay start cooking
Example:
Delay start: 1 hour, High Power (1000 W): 10 mins, Simmer Power (300 W):
20 mins.
1
Tap Timer/Clock pad
once.
2
Set the delay time to
1 hour by turning the
Dial.
3
Tap Micro Power pad
once.
4
Press the Dial to
confirm the selection
5
Set the cooking time to
10 minutes by turning
the Dial.
6
Tap Micro Power pad
once.
7
Turn the Dial to select
Simmer Power (300 W)
8
Press the Dial to
confirm the selection
9
Set the cooking time to
20 minutes by turning
the Dial.
10
Press the Dial to start.
Using the Timer
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Using the Timer
To set a standing time:
By using the Timer, you can program Standing time after cooking is
completed or use to program the oven as a minute timer.
Note
1. Three-stage cooking can be programmed including standing time.
2. If the oven door is opened during the standing time or minute timer,
the time in the display window will continue to count down.
3. If the programmed standing time exceeds one hour, the time will
count down in units of minutes. If less than one hour, the time will
count down in units of seconds.
4. This feature may also be used as a minute timer. In this case tap the
Timer/Clock, set time and press the Dial to start.
5. Standing time cannot be used after an auto program.
1
Select Cooking Mode & Time
Set the cooking program, by entering cooking
mode and time required.
2
Tap Timer/Clock pad once.
3
Set the standing time by turning the Dial.
(up to 9 hours).
4
Press the Dial to start.
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To set a standing time:
Example:
High Power (1000 W): 4 mins, Standing time: 5 mins, High Power (1000 W):
2 mins
1
Tap Micro Power pad
once.
2
Press the Dial to
confirm the selection.
3
Set the cooking time to
4 minutes by turning
the Dial.
4
Tap Timer/Clock pad
once.
5
Set the standing time to
5 minutes by turning
the Dial.
6
Tap Micro Power pad
once.
7
Press the Dial to
confirm the selection.
8
Set the cooking time to
2 minutes by turning
the Dial.
9
Press the Dial to start.
Using the Timer
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Using the Add Time Function
This feature allows you to add cooking time at the end of previous cooking.
After cooking, turn the Dial to select
Add Time function.
Press the Dial to start.
Time will be added. The time in the
display window will count down.
Modes Maximum cooking time
Micro Power 1000 W, Steam 30 minutes
Other microwave powers, Grill 1 hour and 30 minutes
Oven (30-90 °C), Timer 9 hours
Oven (100 - 220 °C) 1 hour and 30 minutes
Combination 1,2 1 hour and 30 minutes
Combination 3,4 30 minutes
Combination 5,6 1 hour
Note
1. This function is only available for Micro Power, Grill, Oven, Steam,
Combination and Timer functions and it is not available for Auto
programs.
2. The Add Time function is only available within 1 minute after cooking.
3. The Add Time function can be used after the multi-stage cooking.
The power level is the same as the last stage.
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Note
Press the Dial in two minutes right after the door was closed, otherwise
One Push Reheating Function will be rejected and beeps will sound.
Open the door and close it again will release the One Push Reheating
Function.
This unique feature ‘the Genius’ built in sensor allows you to reheat a chilled
meal with one push of the Dial. It is not necessary to select the power level
or cooking time. The built-in sensor measures the humidity of the food and
calculates the microwave power level together with a cooking time.
When clock or colon is displayed,
press the Dial to start.
To reset oven and return to clock or
colon, tap Stop/Cancel pad.
* Recommend weight range
Program
Weight*/
Placement
Instructions
Reheat a
fresh
pre-cooked
chilled meal
200 - 1000
g
Base of oven
To reheat a chilled pre-cooked meal.
All foods must be pre-cooked and at
refrigerator temperature approx.
+5 °C. Reheat in container as
purchased. Pierce covering film with a
sharp knife once in the center and four
times around the edge. If transferring
food to dish, cover with pierced cling
film. Place container on base of oven.
Press Dial to start the program. Stir
at beeps. Stir again at end of program
and allow a few minutes standing time.
Large pieces of meat/fish in a thin
sauce may require longer cooking. This
program is not suitable for starchy food
such as rice, noodles or potatoes. Meals
in irregular bowl shaped containers may
need longer cooking.
One Push Reheating
Sensor Reheat Programs
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* Recommend weight range
1
Tap Auto Cook pad once.
2
Press the Dial to confirm the program.
3
Press the Dial to start.
This unique feature allows you to simply reheat a frozen meal. It is not
necessary to select the power level, weight or cooking time. The built-in
sensor measures the humidity of the food and calculates the microwave
power level together with a cooking time.
No. Program
Weight*/
Placement
Instructions
1
Frozen
Meal
200 - 1000
g
Base of oven
To reheat a frozen pre-cooked meal.
All foods must be pre-cooked and
frozen (-18 °C). Reheat in container
as purchased. Pierce covering film
with a sharp knife once in the center
and four times around the edge. If
transferring food to dish, cover with
pierced cling film. Place container on
base of oven. Select program number
1. Start to cook. Stir at beeps and
cut any blocks into pieces. Stir again
at end of program and allow a few
minutes standing time. Large pieces
of meat/fish in a thin sauce may
require longer cooking. This program
is not suitable for starchy food such
as rice, noodles or potatoes. Meals in
irregular bowl shaped containers may
need longer cooking.
Sensor Reheat Programs
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Adjust to Taste
The Sensor Reheat Program reheats a chilled meal or a frozen meal for
average tastes. You are able to adjust the Sensor Reheat Program to
your own taste. After pressing the Dial, "
/ "symbol appears in the
display,turn Dial clockwise for more time or anticlockwise for less time. This
operation should be completed within 14 seconds. Default mode is normal.
How it Works
Once the Sensor Reheat Program has been selected and the Dial is
pressed the food is heating up. As food begins to get hot, steam is emitted.
When the food reaches a certain temperature and begins to cook, an even
greater amount of steam is released. The increase in steam emission
is detected by a humidity sensor in the oven. This acts as a signal for
the oven to calculate how much longer the food needs to reheat. The
remaining cooking time will appear in the display window after two beeps.
Whilst the sensor program is still in the display window the oven door
should not be opened. Wait until the cooking time appears in the window,
and then open the door if required, to stir or turn the food.
Note
1. This feature is not suitable for foods that cannot be stirred eg.
lasagne / macaroni cheese.
2. The oven automatically calculates the reheating time or the remaining
reheating time.
3. The door should not be opened before the time appears in the
display window.
4. To prevent any mistakes during Sensor Reheat Programs ensure
that base of oven and the container are dry.
5. The room temperature should not be more than 35 °C and not less
than 0 °C.
6. If the oven has previously been used and it is too hot to be used on
Sensor Reheat Programs, ‘HOT’ will appear in the display window.
After the ‘HOT’ disappears, the Sensor Reheat Programs may
be used. If in a hurry, cook food manually by selecting the correct
cooking mode and cooking time yourself.
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This feature allows you to steam some of your favourite foods by setting
the weight only. The oven determines the steam level and the cooking
time automatically. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The
weight is programmed in grams. For quick selection, the weight starts from
the minimum weight for each category.
When you select an automatic program, symbols will appear in the display
to show the cooking mode that will be used and if the Grill Tray is needed.
See below to identify the symbols:
Auto Steam Programs
1
Tap Auto Cook pad once.
2
Turn the Dial to select the food category.
(No. 2-8)
3
Press the Dial to confirm the selection.
4
Select the weight.
Select the weight by turning the Dial. It will
count up in 10
g
steps.
5
Press the Dial to start.
The cooking program will start and the time in
the display will count down.
Grill Tray
Steam
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Auto Steam Programs
Guidelines for Use
1. The auto steam programs must only be used for foods described.
2. Only cook foods within the weight ranges described.
3. Always weigh the food rather than relying on the package weight
information.
4. Always use the Grill Tray as indicated.
5. For larger weights on the auto steam programs chicken breasts and
rice, it will be necessary to re-fill the water tank during cooking.
6. Do not cover foods on the auto steam programs.
7. Most foods benefit from a standing time after cooking on an auto
program, to allow heat to continue conducting to the centre.
8. To allow for some variations that occur in food, check that food is
thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving.
9. The temperature for frozen food is assumed to be -18 °C to -20 °C.
The temperature of chilled food is assumed to be +5 °C to +8 °C
(refrigerator temperature).
10. If ‘HOT’ appears in the display window, the oven temperature is
too high from previous use and an auto program can not be set.
Cooking mode and time may still be set manually.
No. Program
Weight/
Placement
Instructions
2
Fresh
Vegetables
200 - 500
g
To steam fresh vegetables e.g.
carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, green
beans. Fill water tank. Place prepared
vegetables onto Grill Tray. Place in the
upper shelf position. Select program
number 2. Enter the weight of the fresh
vegetables. Start to cook.
3
Frozen
Vegetables
200 - 400
g
To steam frozen vegetables e.g. carrots,
broccoli, cauliflower, green beans. Fill
water tank. Place vegetables onto Grill
Tray. Place in the upper shelf position.
Select program number 3. Enter the
weight of the frozen vegetables. Start to
cook.
4
Steamed
Potatoes
200 - 500
g
To steam potatoes. Fill water tank.
Peel potatoes and cut into even sized
pieces. Place prepared potatoes onto
Grill Tray. Place in the upper shelf
position. Select program number 4.
Enter the weight of the potatoes. Start
to cook.
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Auto Steam Programs
No. Program
Weight/
Placement
Instructions
5
Chicken
Breasts
200 - 650
g
To cook fresh chicken breasts. Each
chicken breast should weigh between
150-200
g
each. Fill water tank. Place
chicken breasts onto Grill Tray. Place
in the upper shelf position. Select
program number 5. Enter the weight
of the chicken breasts. Start to cook.
Check water level during cooking and
re-fill as necessary. Allow to stand for a
few minutes after cooking.
6
Fresh Fish
Fillets
200 - 500
g
To cook fresh fish fillets e.g. salmon,
cod, haddock, plaice. Fill water tank.
Place fresh fish onto Grill Tray. Place in
the upper shelf position. Select program
number 6. Enter the weight of the fresh
fish. Start to cook. Allow to stand for a
few minutes after cooking.
7
Frozen Fish
Fillets
200 - 500
g
To cook frozen fish fillets e.g. salmon,
cod, haddock. Fill water tank. Place
frozen fish onto Grill Tray. Place in the
upper shelf position. Select program
number 7. Enter the weight of the
frozen fish. Start to cook. Allow to stand
for a few minutes after cooking.
8
Rice
100 - 200
g
For cooking rice for savoury dishes
(Thai, Basmati, Jasmine, long grain),
not pudding rice. Rinse the rice in cold
water. Fill water tank. Place rice in a
shallow Pyrex
®
dish. Add 1 part cold
water to 1 part rice. Do not cover. Place
dish onto Grill Tray. Place in the upper
shelf position. Select program number
8. Enter the weight of the rice only.
Start to cook. Check water level during
cooking and re-fill as necessary.
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Healthy Grill & Fries Programs
1
Tap Auto Cook pad once.
2
Turn the Dial to select the food category.
(No.9-13)
3
Press the Dial to confirm the selection.
4
Press the Dial to start preheating
(No.12 only).
A “P” will appear in the display window. When
the oven is preheated the oven will beep and
the “P” will flash. Then open the door and
place the food inside.
* Skip this step when preheating is not
required.
5
Select the weight by turning the Dial.
The Dial will count up in 10
g
steps.
6
Press the Dial to start.
The cooking program will start and the time in
the display will count down.
This feature allows you to cook some of your favourite foods by setting the
weight only. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight
is programmed in grams. For quick selection, the weight starts from the
minimum weight for each category.
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Healthy Grill & Fries Programs
When you select an automatic program, symbols will appear in the display
to show the cooking mode that will be used and if the Grill Tray is needed.
See below to identify the symbols:
Grill Tray Micro Power
Steam
Oven
Grill
Guidelines
1. This programs must only be used for foods described.
2. Only cook foods within the weight ranges described.
3. Always weigh the food rather than relying on the package weight
information.
4. The temperature for frozen food is assumed to be -18 °C to -20 °C.
The temperature of chilled food is assumed to be +5 °C to +8 °C
(refrigerator temperature).
5. Always use the Grill Tray as indicated.
6. Most foods benefit from a standing time after cooking on an auto
program, to allow heat to continue conducting to the centre.
7. To allow for some variations that occur in food, check that food is
thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving.
8. If ‘HOT’ appears in the display window, the oven temperature is
too high from previous use and an auto program can not be set.
Cooking mode and time may still be set manually.
No. Program
Weight/
Placement
Instructions
9
Fresh Fish
Fillets
200 - 800
g
To cook fish fillets for one side grill
e.g. salmon, cod, haddock weighing a
maximum 220
g
each. Fill water tank.
Brush skin side with oil. Place fresh fish,
skin side down, onto Grill Tray. Place in
the lower shelf position. Select program
number 9. Enter the weight of the fresh
fish. Start to cook.
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Healthy Grill & Fries Programs
No. Program
Weight/
Placement
Instructions
10
Fresh Whole
Fish
200 - 650
g
To cook fresh whole fish e.g trout, sea
bream, mackerel, sea bass, sardines
weighing between 100
g
- 400
g
each.
Place whole fish directly onto Grill Tray.
Before cooking non-oily fish (sea bass,
trout),brush with oil. Place in the upper
shelf position. Select program number 10.
Enter the weight of the fresh whole fish.
Start to cook.
11
Vegetable
Fries
100 - 350
g
For preparing fresh vegetable fries
such as sweet potato, white potato,
carrots, parsnips and courgettes.
Peel and cut the vegetables into
baton shapes. Toss in a tablespoon of
vegetable oil each 100
g
fries. Place
onto Grill Tray in upper shelf position.
Select program number 11. Enter the
weight of the vegetable fries. Start to
cook.
12
Frozen
Potato Fries
200 - 500
g
To cook frozen potato fries.Select
program number 12. Tap start to preheat
the oven. Spread potato fries out onto
Grill Tray. After preheated, enter the
weight of the frozen potato fries. Place
Grill Tray in upper shelf position. Start to
cook. For best results cook in a single
layer.
Note: Potato fries vary considerably. We
suggest checking a few minutes before
the end of cooking to assess
level of browning. This program is
suitable for
3
⁄
8
inch fries.
13
Chicken
Wings and
Drumsticks
200 - 600
g
To cook chicken wings and drumsticks.
Clean the wings and marinate for about
20 minutes with seasonings you prefer.
Place onto Grill Tray in upper shelf
position. Select program number 13.
Enter the weight of the chicken wings
and drumsticks. Start to cook.
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Auto Cook Programs
1
Tap Auto Cook pad once.
2
Turn the Dial to select the food category.
(No.14-17)
3
Press the Dial to confirm the selection.
4
Select the weight by turning the Dial.
The Dial will count up in 10
g
steps. Skip this
step for program No. 17.
5
Press the Dial to start.
The cooking program will start and the time in
the display will count down.
When you select an automatic program, symbols will appear in the display
to show the cooking mode that will be used. See below to identify the
symbols:
Micro Power GrillGrill Tray
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Auto Cook Programs
Guidelines
1. The auto cook programs must only be used for foods described.
2. Only cook foods within the weight ranges described.
3. Always weigh the food rather than relying on the package weight
information.
4. The temperature for frozen food is assumed to be -18 °C to -20 °C.
The temperature of chilled food is assumed to be +5 °C to +8 °C
(refrigerator temperature).
5. The Grill Tray is not used on auto cook program 17. Dish is placed
directly on the base of the oven.
6. Most foods benefit from a standing time after cooking on an auto
program, to allow heat to continue conducting to the centre.
7. To allow for some variations that occur in food, check that food is
thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving.
8. If ‘HOT’ appears in the display window, the oven temperature is
too high from previous use and an auto program can not be set.
Cooking mode and time may still be set manually.
No. Program
Weight/
Placement
Instructions
14
Jacket
Potatoes
250 - 1000
g
To cook jacket potatoes with a
crisper drier skin. Choose medium
sized potatoes 250
g
-300
g
per
potato, for best results. Wash and dry
potatoes and prick with a fork several
times. Place onto Grill Tray in lower
shelf position. Select program number
14. Enter the weight of the potatoes.
Start to cook.
15
Chilled
Pizza
100 - 400
g
For reheating and browning, chilled,
pizza (purchased). Remove all
packaging and place onto Grill Tray in
upper shelf position. Select program
number 15. Enter the weight of the
chilled pizza. Start to cook. This
program is not suitable for deep pan
pizzas, stuffed crust pizzas or very
thin pizzas.
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Auto Cook Programs
No. Program
Weight/
Placement
Instructions
16
Frozen
Pizza
300 - 500
g
For reheating and browning frozen,
pizza (purchased). Remove all
packaging and place onto Grill Tray in
upper shelf position. Select program
number 16. Enter the weight of the
frozen pizza. Start to cook. This
program is not suitable for deep pan
pizzas, stuffed crust pizzas or very
thin pizzas.
17
Potato
Gratin
Base of oven
See recipe below. Place prepared
potato gratin on base of oven. Select
program number 17. Start to cook.
Allow to stand for 5 minutes after
cooking.
Gratin dauphinois
ingredients
Serves 4
700
g
peeled potatoes,
1 garlic clove,
100
g
emmental (grated),
salt and pepper,
150 ml single cream,
150 ml milk
50
g
beaten eggs
Dish:
1 x 25 cm shallow Pyrex
®
dish
Accessory:
none
1. Cut the potatoes into thin slices.
Peel and chop the garlic.
2. Arrange the potato slices in shallow
Pyrex
®
dish. Scatter over the garlic,
half the cheese, salt and pepper.
3. Mix the egg, milk, cream and pour
the mixture over the potatoes.
Cover with the rest of the grated
cheese. Place on base of oven.
4. Select auto cook program 17.
Start to cook. Allow to stand for 5
minutes after cooking.
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Re-bake Bread Programs
1
Tap Auto Cook pad once.
2
Turn the Dial to select the food category.
(No.18-20)
3
Press the Dial to confirm the selection.
4
Select the weight by turning the Dial.
The Dial will count up in 10
g
steps.
5
Press the Dial to start.
The cooking program will start and the time in
the display will count down.
When you select an automatic program, symbols will appear in the display
to show the cooking mode that will be used. See below to identify the
symbols:
Micro Power GrillGrill Tray
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Re-bake Bread Programs
No. Program
Weight/
Placement
Instructions
18
Baguette/
Crusty Rolls
100 - 400
g
To re-bake baguettes and crusty
rolls. This program is suitable
for reheating, browning and
crisping pre-purchased chilled
baguettes and rolls. Ensure height
of baguette/rolls is no more than
2 inches. Place baguette/crusty
rolls onto Grill Tray in lower shelf
position. Select program number
18. Enter the weight of the
Baguette/Crusty Rolls. Start to
cook.
19
Frozen
Baguette/
Frozen Crusty
Rolls
100 - 400
g
To re-bake frozen baguettes
and crusty rolls. This program is
suitable for reheating, browning
and crisping pre-purchased frozen
baguettes and rolls. Ensure height
of baguette/rolls is no more than
2 inches. Place baguette/crusty
rolls onto Grill Tray in lower shelf
position. Select program number
19. Enter the weight of the frozen
Baguette/frozen Crusty Rolls. Start
to cook.
20
Croissants
50 - 350
g
To re-bake croissants. This
program is suitable for reheating,
browning and crisping pre-
purchased, chilled croissants.
Place croissants onto Grill Tray in
lower shelf position. Select program
number 20, Croissants. Enter the
weight of the Croissants. Start to
cook.
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Junior Menu
1
Tap Auto Cook pad once.
2
Turn the Dial to select the food category.
(No.21-25)
3
Press the Dial to confirm the selection.
4
Select the weight by turning the Dial.
The Dial will count up in 10
g
steps (except for
No.21&22).
5
Press the Dial to start.
The cooking program will start and the time in
the display will count down.
The Junior Menu offers a range of programs catering for babies, toddlers
and older children - great for time saving and convenience. The fruit and
vegetable purées are ideal first foods for weaning babies. Homemade
purées taste like real food and cost less than jars or packets. Extra
portions can be frozen in ice cube trays, then defrosted and reheated.
Frozen Breaded Products and pasta bakes are perfect for smaller
tummies. Mug cakes offer a quick and easy dessert. Simple tablespoon
measurements that can be mixed in the mug for ease of preparation.
Ready to eat in no time at all when using the Mug Cake program. For
operation refer to page 84.
When you select an automatic program, symbols will appear in the display
to show the cooking mode that will be used. See below to identify the
symbols:
Junior MenuMicro Power GrillGrill Tray
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Junior Menu
No. Program
Weight/
Placement
Instructions
21
Mug Cake
1-2
Base of
oven
For cooking one or two mug cakes,
either Chocolate Brownie or Lemon.
Prepare the mug cake as in the
following recipes. Size of mug should
be no smaller than 300 ml. Place it on
the base of the oven. Select program
number 21. Enter the serving of the
mug cakes. Start to cook. Allow to
stand for a few minutes after cooking.
Serve warm in the mug with ice-cream,
custard or cream.
Chocolate Brownie Mug Cake
ingredients
For 1 serving
5 ½ tbsp flour
3 ½ tbsp sugar
3 ½ tbsp cocoa powder
3 tbsp melted butter
3 tbsp milk
4 squares dark or milk
chocolate,
chopped
Decoration: sprinkles or mini
marshmallows
1. Mix flour, sugar and cocoa powder
together in mug.
2. Add melted butter and milk and mix.
3. Add chopped chocolate. Mix
thoroughly.
4. After cooking decorate with sprinkles
or mini marshmallows.
Lemon Mug Cake
ingredients
For 1 serving
3 tbsp flour
3 ½ tbsp sugar
½ tsp baking powder
1
⁄
8
tsp salt
2 ½tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp lemon juice,
plus zest ½ lemon
1 egg, beaten
Decoration: strawberries,
blueberries, sprinkles
1. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and
salt together in mug.
2. Add vegetable oil, lemon juice,
lemon zest and beaten egg. Mix
thoroughly.
3. After cooking, decorate with
strawberries, blueberries or
sprinkles.
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Junior Menu
No. Program
Weight/
Placement
Instructions
22
Junior
Pasta Bake
250
/
500/
800
g
For cooking fresh pasta bake using
fresh pasta (penne, spaghetti, fusilli),
cheese or tomato based sauce and
grated mild cheddar cheese. Use
a suitable square, shallow Pyrex
®
container. Use the following quantities:
Servings 250
g
500
g
800
g
Pasta 100
g
200
g
300
g
Sauce 100
g
250
g
425
g
Cheese 50
g
50
g
75
g
Other ingredients may be added such
as ham, tuna and sweetcorn. In this
case substitute some of the sauce for
the chosen added ingredients. Place
container onto Grill Tray in lower shelf
position. Select program number 22.
Enter the weight of the junior pasta
bake. Start to cook. Stir before serving.
23
Fruit Purée
100 - 400
g
Base of
oven
This program is suitable for cooking
apples, pears, peaches, papaya and
mango. The cooked fruit is then puréed
and suitable for weaning babies. Peel
and chop the fruit into even sized pieces.
Place in a Pyrex
®
dish. Add the following
quantities of water:
100
g
-150
g
fruit 50 ml water.
160
g
- 300
g
fruit 75 ml water.
310
g
- 400
g
fruit 125 ml water.
Cover with lid. Place dish on base
of oven. Select program number 23.
Enter the weight of the fruit. Start to
cook. Stir at beeps. After cooking allow
to stand for 10 minutes. Purée the fruit
with the cooking liquid using a blender.
If necessary, adjust the consistency
with a little water to thin or baby rice to
thicken. Check the temperature before
feeding.
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No. Program
Weight/
Placement
Instructions
24
Vegetable
Purée
100 - 400
g
Base of
oven
This program is suitable for cooking
parsnips, potatoes, butternut
squash, carrots, sweet potato
and swede. The cooked vegetables
are then puréed and suitable when
weaning babies. Peel and chop the
vegetables into even sized pieces.
Place in a Pyrex
®
dish. Add the
following quantities of water:
100
g
- 150
g
vegetables 75 ml water.
160
g
- 300
g
vegetables 100 ml water.
310
g
- 400
g
vegetables 150 ml water.
Cover with lid. Place dish on base
of oven. Select program number 24.
Enter the weight of the vegetable. Start
to cook. Stir at beeps. After cooking
allow to stand for 10 minutes. Purée
the vegetables with the cooking liquid
using a blender. If necessary, adjust
the consistency with a little water to
thin or baby rice to thicken. Check the
temperature before feeding.
25
Frozen
Breaded
Products
100 - 500
g
For preparing frozen breaded products
such as frozen popcorn chicken,
frozen chicken nuggets, frozen turkey
drummers, frozen fish fingers, frozen
scampi. Remove all packaging and
place the frozen breaded products onto
the Grill Tray in upper shelf position.
Select program number 25. Enter the
weight of the frozen breaded products.
Start to cook.
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Chaos Defrost
This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken
portions, meat joints and bread. Tap Chaos Defrost pad to select the
correct defrost category and then enter in the weight of the food in
grams (see page 88).
Foods should be placed in a suitable dish, whole chickens and joints of
meat should be on an upturned saucer or on a microwave safe plate.
Chops, chicken portions and slices of bread should be placed in a single
layer. It is not necessary to cover the foods.
The Chaos theory principle is used in auto weight defrost programs to give
you a quick and more even defrost. The Chaos system uses a random
sequence of pulsing microwave energy which speeds up the defrosting
process. During the program the oven will beep to remind you to check the
food. It is essential that you turn and stir the food frequently and shield
if necessary. On hearing the first beep you should turn and shield (if
possible). On the second beep you should turn the food or break it up.
Turn Turn or break upOr shield
1
st
Beep 1
st
Beep 2
nd
Beep
Note
1. Check foods during defrosting. Foods vary in their defrosting speed.
2. It is not necessary to cover the food.
3. Always turn or stir the food especially when the oven “beeps”. Shield
if necessary (see point 5).
4. Minced meat/chops/chicken portions should be broken up or
separated as soon as possible and placed in a single layer.
5. Shielding prevents food cooking. It is essential when defrosting
chickens and joints of meat. The outside thaws out first, so protect
wings/breast/fat with smooth pieces of aluminium foil secured with
cocktail sticks.
6. Allow standing time so that the centre of the food thaws out (minimum
1-2 hours for joints of meat and whole chickens).
7. If ‘HOT’ appears in the display window, the oven temperature is too
high from previous use and an auto program can not be set. Cooking
mode and time may still be set manually.
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With this feature you can defrost frozen foods according to the weight. Select
the category and set the weight of the food. The weight is programmed in
grams. For quick selection, the weight starts from the minimum weight for each
category.
Chaos Defrost
1
Tap Chaos Defrost pad once.
2
Turn the Dial to select the food category.
(No.26-28)
3
Press the Dial to confirm the selection.
4
Select the weight by turning the Dial.
The Dial will count up in 10
g
steps.
5
Press the Dial to start.
No. Program
Weight/
Placement
Instructions
26
Meat Items
100 - 1200
g
Base of oven
To defrost small pieces of meat, chicken
portions, chops, steaks, minced meat.
Place on a plate or shallow Pyrex
®
dish. Select program number 26. Enter
the weight of the meat items. Start to
defrost. Turn at beeps and shield.
27
Meat Joints
400 - 2000
g
Base of oven
To defrost whole chicken, meat joints.
Select program number 27. Enter
the weight of the meat joints. Start to
defrost. Turn at beeps and shield.
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Chaos Defrost
No. Program
Weight/
Placement
Instructions
28
Bread
100 - 900
g
Base of oven
To defrost rolls, buns, slices of bread
and loaves. Place on a plate. Select
program number 28. Enter the weight of
the bread. Start to defrost. Turn and
re-arrange at beeps.
1. Meat items (mince/chops/chicken portions)
Chops and chicken portions should be arranged in a single layer
and turned frequently during defrosting. It is necessary for mince to
be broken up frequently during defrosting and this is best carried
out in a large shallow dish. Standing time 20-30 mins. Not suitable
for sausages, these can be defrosted manually. Please refer to
defrosting chart on pages 45-46.
2. Meat joints/Whole chickens
Whole chickens and meat joints will require shielding during
defrosting especially if it is a particularly fatty piece. This is to prevent
food starting to cook on the outside edges. Protect wings, breast and
fat with smooth pieces of aluminium foil secured with cocktail sticks.
Do not allow the foil to touch the walls of the oven. Standing time
of at least 1-2 hours should be allowed for joints after defrosting.
3. Bread
This program is suitable for small items which are required for
immediate use, they may feel warm straight after defrosting. Loaves
can also be defrosted on this program but these will require standing
time to allow the centre to thaw out. Standing time can be shortened
if slices are separated and buns and loaves cut in half. Items should
be turned during defrosting. Standing time 10 - 30 minutes. A longer
time may be needed for large loaves. This program is not suitable
for cream cakes or desserts e.g. cheesecake.
Note
1. The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight
the oven can accommodate.
2. Allow standing time to ensure the food is completely defrosted.
3. If ‘HOT’ appears in the display window, the oven temperature is too
high from previous use and an auto program can not be set. Cooking
mode and time may still be set manually.
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Cleaning Setting
F1. Drain Water
Water is pumped through the system to clean the pipes. The water is
drained into the drip tray.
1
Add 100
g
of water to the water tank.
Ensure drip tray is empty.
2
Tap Cleaning pad once.
3
Turn the Dial to select F1. Drain Water.
4
Press the Dial to confirm the selection.
5
Press the Dial to start.
Note
Caution!
1. Only run this program with 100
g
of water in the tank.
2. Do not remove the drip tray during the drain water program.
3. Empty the drip tray and rinse with running water after the program
has finished.
If the drain water program is used directly after a steam cooking
program, hot water may be drained into the drip tray.
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Cleaning Setting
F2. System Cleaning
The first stage of this program cleans the system with a citric acid solution.
The second stage runs water through the system to rinse the pipes.
1
Make a solution of 16
g
citric acid and
200
g
of water, add the solution to the
water tank. Ensure drip tray is empty.
2
Tap Cleaning pad once.
3
Turn the Dial to select F2. System
Cleaning.
4
Press the Dial to confirm the selection.
5
Press the Dial to start.
The program will run for approx. 29 minutes.
6
After the program has paused, empty the
drip tray and fill the water tank with water
(to max level).
7
Press the Dial to start.
The program will run for approx. 1 minute.
Empty the drip tray after the program has
finished.
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Cleaning Setting
F2. System Cleaning
F3. Deodorization
Note
1. When " " icon is displayed, run the ‘system cleaning’ program.
2. If the system cleaning program is not used regularly, the pipe will get
blocked and the steaming performance will be less effective.
3. Do not remove the drip tray during the system cleaning program.
4. Empty the drip tray and rinse with running tap water after the
program has finished.
This feature is recommended for eliminating any odours from the oven.
1
Tap Cleaning pad once.
2
Turn the Dial to select F3. Deodorization.
3
Press the Dial to confirm the selection.
4
Press the Dial to start.
The program time appears in the display
window and begins to count down. The
program will run for 20 minutes.
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Cleaning Setting
F4. Cavity Cleaning
Note
1. Fill the tank with water before using.
2. After cleaning, open the door and wipe with a damp cloth and empty
the drip tray.
This feature is suitable for removing the build up of fat or grease in the
cavity.
1
Tap Cleaning pad once.
2
Turn the Dial to select F4. Cavity Cleaning.
3
Press the Dial to confirm the selection.
4
Press the Dial to start.
The program time appears in the display
window and begins to count down. The
program will run for 20 minutes.
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Cleaning the Water Tank
Remove the water tank and clean
the compartment where the water
tank is inserted.
Open the water supply cap, remove
the lid and pipe cap and clean.
Clean with a soft sponge in water.
Pipe Cap
Ensure it faces downwards
If the pipe cap is difficult to remove, wiggle from side to side. When
re-fitting, make sure that the pipe faces down (see diagram).
Note
1. There is a spring at the insertion port of the pipe, please store it
properly when cleaning, and do not lose it.
2. Clean the water tank at least once a week to prevent build up of
limescale.
3. Do not use a dishwasher to clean the water tank or parts of the water
tank.
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Cooking and Reheating Guidelines
Most foods reheat very quickly in
your oven by HIGH power. Meals
can be brought back to serving
temperature in just minutes and will
taste freshly cooked. Always check
food is piping hot and return to oven
if necessary.
As a general rule, always cover wet
foods, e.g. soups, casseroles and
plated meals.
Do not cover dry foods e.g. bread
rolls, mince pies, sausage rolls etc.
The charts on pages 97-112 show
you the best way to cook or reheat
your favourite foods. The best
method depends on the type of food
you are cooking or reheating.
Remember to stir or turn food
wherever possible during cooking
or reheating. This ensures even
cooking or reheating on the outside
and in the centre.
When is food reheated?
Food that has been reheated or
cooked should be served “piping
hot” i.e. steam should be visibly
emitted from all parts. As long as
good hygiene practices have been
followed during the preparation and
storage of the food, then cooking or
reheating presents no safety risks.
Foods that cannot be stirred should
be cut with a knife to test that they
are adequately heated throughout.
Even if a manufacturer’s instructions
or the times in the chart have been
followed, it is still important to check
the food is heated thoroughly. If in
doubt, always return to the oven for
further reheating.
If you cannot find the equivalent
food in the chart then choose a
similar type and size listed and
adjust the cooking time if necessary.
Plated meals
Everyone’s appetite varies and
reheat times depend on meal
contents. Dense items e.g. mashed
potato, should be spread out well.
If a lot of gravy is added, extra time
may be required. Place denser
items to the outside of the plate. An
average plated meal will take 4-7
minutes on HIGH power to reheat.
Do not stack meals.
Canned foods
Remove foods from can and place
in a suitable dish before heating.
Stir food halfway through cooking
and again at the end of heating.
Soups
Use a bowl and stir before heating
and at least once during reheating
and again at the end.
Casseroles
Stir halfway through and again at
the end of heating.
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Cooking and Reheating Guidelines
Caution - Mince pies
Caution - Christmas puddings and liquids
Caution - Babies’ bottles
Remember even if the pastry is cold to the touch, the filling will be piping
hot and will warm the pastry through. Take care not to overheat
otherwise burning can occur due to the high fat and sugar content of the
filling. Check the temperature of the filling before consuming to avoid
burning your mouth.
Take great care when reheating these items.
Do not leave unattended.
Do not add extra alcohol.
Milk or formula must be shaken thoroughly before heating and again
at the end and tested carefully before feeding a baby. Liquid at the top
of the bottle will be much hotter than at the bottom. The bottle must be
shaken thoroughly and tested before use.
Note
We do not recommend that you use your microwave to sterilise
babies’ bottles. If you have a special microwave steriliser we urge
extreme caution, due to the low quantity of water involved. It is vital to
follow the manufacturers' instructions implicitly.
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Reheating Charts
The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary
depending on STARTING temperature, dish size and quantity. Pastry or
bread items reheated by microwave will be soft not crisp.
Heating category
Your oven is Heating Category E and this is displayed on the rear of your
oven. The information on this label will assist you in using new instructions
on food packs to enable you to program the best heating time in your oven.
Points for checking
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If
unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a standing time, especially if
they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the standing time.
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/
Guidelines
Babies bottles – CAUTION
After heating by Microwave, liquid at the top of a bottle will be much hotter
than at the bottom of the bottle and must be shaken thoroughly before
checking the temperature. When testing the temperature of the milk, squirt
a little onto your inner wrist. The milk droplets on your skin should feel
warm, not hot.
For 250 ml of milk from fridge temperature, remove top and teat.
Heat on HIGH Power for 40 secs. CHECK CAREFULLY.
For 100 ml of milk from fridge temperature, remove top and teat.
Heat on HIGH Power for 20 secs. CHECK CAREFULLY.
Bread – Precooked – Fresh – N.B. Breads reheated by Microwave will
have a soft base.
Croissants/
Brioche
1 High Micro 10 secs
Place in Pyrex
®
dish
on base. Do not
cover.
4 High Micro 30 secs
any Combi 1
2 min 30 secs
-
3 min 30 secs
Place on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
The IEC (60705) power
output (watts)
The heating category for
small packs of food
Microwave symbol
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Reheating Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/
Guidelines
Canned pasta
Ravioli/
Macaroni
cheese/
Spaghetti
400
g
High Micro
2 mins
30 secs
Place in a heatproof
bowl and cover. Place
on base and stir
halfway.
Canned soups
Condensed 295
g
High Micro 3-4 mins
Place in a heatproof
bowl and stir in one
can of water. Cover
and place on base
stirring halfway.
Vegetable/
Broth/
Creamed
400/415
g
High Micro 3 mins
Place in a heatproof
bowl and cover. Place
on base and stir
halfway.
Chilled soups
1 portion 250 ml
High Micro
2 mins- 2 mins
30 secs
Place in a heatproof
bowl and cover. Place
on base and stir
halfway.
2 portion 500 ml
4 mins-4 mins
30 secs
Canned vegetables
Baked beans/
Butter Beans
200
g
High Micro
1 min 30 secs
Place in a heatproof
bowl and cover. Place
on base and stir
halfway.
2 mins-2 mins
30 secs
415
g
Carrots 300
g
4 mins
Mushroom/
Peas/
Tomatoes/
Sweet Corns
300
g
2 mins-2 mins
30 secs
Plated meal - chilled
Small - child
portion
1 High Micro
4-5 mins
Cover and place on
base.
Large - adult
portion
7 mins
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Reheating Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/
Guidelines
Drinks
1 Mug cold
milk
235 ml
High Micro
1 min 30 secs
Place in a heatproof
container on base.
Stir halfway and after
reheating.
1 Jug cold
milk
568 ml
(1 pint)
4 mins
1 Mug cold
coffee/tea
235 ml
1 min 20 secs
1 Mug cold
milky coffee
1 min 20 secs
Baby food
70
g
Medium
Micro
10-20 secs
125
g
20-30 secs
190
g
30-40 secs
Savoury pastry products - precooked.
Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base
Pasties/
Slices
150
g
High Micro 1 min 30 secs
Place on a plate on
base.
150
g
Combi 1
7-9 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
300
g
(2) 10-11 mins
Meat pies
150
g
High Micro
1 min 30 secs-
2 mins
Place on a plate on
base.
150
g
Combi 2
6-7 mins
Remove product from
foil container and
place on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
300
g
(2) 7-8 mins
250
g
Combi 2
7-8 mins
550
g
15 mins
Quiche
150
g
Combi 2
7-8 mins
Remove product from
foil container and
place on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
400
g
10-11 mins
Sausage roll
x 1
150
g
High Micro 1 min 10 secs
Place in Pyrex
®
dish
on base of oven.
Combi 1 6-8 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
Sausage roll
Snack size x 5
300
g
Combi 1 5-7 mins
Pretzels 300
g
180 °C 13-15 mins
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Reheating Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/
Guidelines
Pretzels
(frozen)
300
g
160 °C 15-17 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
Pains au
chocolat
(Precooked)
360
g
180 °C 12-14 mins
Mini crossiants
(frozen)
200-300
g
150 °C 16-17 mins
Puddings and desserts - where microwave only is involved transfer
food from foil container to a similar sized heatproof dish.
Chilled
custard
500
g
High Micro 3 mins
Place in large jug.
Cover and place on
base and stir halfway.
Chilled rice
pudding
180
g
High Micro
1 min Place on base.
500
g
2 mins
Place in a heatproof
dish. Cover and place
on base. Stir halfway.
Chilled Fruit
crumble
550
g
Combi 1 12 mins
Place in a heatproof
dish on base.
Sponge
pudding
110
g
x 1
Combi 3
2 mins
Pierce film lid and
place on base.
220
g
x 2
3 mins 30
secs
Christmas pudding - Do not leave unattended as overheating can
cause the food to ignite.
Small 100
g
Combi 4
1 min
Pierce film lid and
place on plate on
base
.
Medium 227
g
2 mins
Large 454
g
5 mins
Ready meals - chilled. Transfer food from foil container to a similar
sized heatproof dish. Healthy eating options will only slightly brown
on combination because of the lower fat content.
Cauliflower
cheese
400
g
Combi 1 7 mins
Place in heatproof
dish on base.
Cottage/
shepherds
pie
450
g
High Micro 4 mins
Place on base.
Combi 1 10 mins
800
g
Combi 1 15 mins
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Reheating Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/
Guidelines
Fish/veg bake
450
g
High Micro 5 mins
Place on base.Combi 1 12 mins
900
g
Combi 1 17 mins
Onion bhajis/
samosas
200
g
Combi 1 5 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
upper shelf position.
Turn halfway.
Lasagne
450
g
High Micro 6 mins
Place on base.Combi 1 8 mins
800
g
Combi 1 16 mins
Macaroni
cheese
450
g
Combi 1 10 mins Place on base.
Chilled
mashed
potato
500
g
High Micro 4-5 mins
Pierce lid and place
on base. Stir halfway.
Rice
(with 30 ml
cold water)
200
g
High Micro
1 min 30 secs
- 2 mins
Place in a heat proof
dish and cover on
base of oven. Stir
halfway.
500
g
3 min 30 secs
- 4 mins
Ready meals - frozen. Transfer food from foil container to a similar
sized heatproof dish.
Cauliflower
cheese
400
g
Combi 2 25 mins
Place on base.
Cottage/fish/
shepherds pie
400
g
High Micro 12 mins
Combi 2 25 mins
Lasagne/
cannelloni
400
g
High Micro 10 mins
Combi 2 20 mins
Macaroni
cheese
400
g
High Micro 10-12 mins
Combi 2 18 mins
Sausage roll
160
g
(1)
Combi 1
8-9 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
260
g
(6) 11-13 mins
Quiche 400
g
(1) Combi 2 14-16 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
Allow to stand for 5
minutes.
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Reheating Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/
Guidelines
Sauce
Sauces
250
g
High Micro
2 mins-2 mins
30 secs
Place in a heatproof
dish. Cover and place
on base. Stir halfway.
500
g
4-5 mins
Quorn
®
Burgers 180
g
(2) Combi 5 10 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
upper shelf position.
Turn halfway.
Escalopes 240
g
(2) Combi 1 4-6 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
upper shelf position.
Desserts
Brownies
(frozen)
120
g
(2) Combi 1 3-4 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
upper shelf position.
Sweet
pancakes
70
g
(1)
High Micro
20-30 secs
Place in a heatproof
dish on base of oven.
140
g
(2) 40-50 secs
Sweet
pancakes
(frozen)
70
g
(1) 40-50 secs
140
g
(2)
1 min-1 min
20 secs
Donuts plain
(frozen)
50
g
(1)
Combi 1
2-3 mins Place on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
Turn halfway. Allow 2
minutes standing time.
100
g
(2) 3-4 mins
Apple
crumble
(frozen)
600
g
Combi 1 12-13 mins
Place in a heat proof
dish on base of oven.
Chocolate
cake with
molten centre
130
g
(1)
Combi 4
1 min 30 secs
- 2 mins
Place on the base of
oven. Pierce film lid.
Chocolate
cake with
molten centre
(frozen)
130
g
(1)
3 mins-3 mins
30 secs
220
g
(1) 3-4 mins
Apple strudel
(precooked)
460
g
(1) 200 °C 18-20 mins
Preheat oven. Place
on Grill Tray in lower
shelf position.
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Cooking Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/
Guidelines
Bread
Part baked
bread rolls
300
g
(6) Combi 2 8-10 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
Bacon and pork - from raw - Caution: Hot fat! Remove accessories
with care.
Bacon
rashers
300
g
(8) Grill 1 8 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
upper shelf position.
Pork joint -
220 °C
Followed
By 190 °C
for 30 mins
then 60 mins
per 500
g
Max weight
1.5 k
g
Preheat oven. Place
joint on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
Leave for 10 mins
after cooking and
before carving.
Pork loin
steaks
500
g
(5) Grill 1 18-20 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
upper shelf position.
Turn halfway.
Beans and pulses - should be pre-soaked in cold water overnight
(boiling water split yellow peas) except lentils which do not need to
be pre-soaked
Peas (Black
eyed peas,
Chick peas,
Split yellow
peas
250
g
High Micro
Then
Simmer
Micro
10 mins then
40 mins
Use 600 ml (1 pt)
boiling water in a
large bowl. Cover.
Place on base.
Lentils 250
g
High Micro 12 mins
Use 600 ml (1 pt)
boiling water in a
large bowl. Cover.
Place on base.
Points for checking
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If
unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a standing time, especially if
they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the standing time.
Fill water tank before use.
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Cooking Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/
Guidelines
Beef - Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care. Recommended
temperatures for beef are: Rare 60 °C; medium 70 °C; well done 80 °C.
Beef burgers
(fresh)
227
g
(2) Grill 1 12-14 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
upper shelf position.
Turn halfway.
Joint - 220 °C
20 mins per
450
g
/1 lb
Rare: 20 mins
Medium:
30 mins
Well done:
40-50 mins
Preheat oven. Place
on Grill Tray in lower
shelf position. Turn
halfway.
Rump/sirloin 250
g
Grill 1
Medium:
14 mins
Well done:
18 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
upper shelf position.
Turn halfway.
Stewing
steak
450-675
g
160 °C
1 hour-1 hour
30 mins
Place in casserole
dish with lid. Add
stock and vegetables.
Cover, place Grill
Tray in lower shelf
position. Stir halfway.
Chicken from raw - Caution: Hot fat! Remove accessory with care.
Whole - 190 °C
30 mins
per 450
g
Preheat the oven.
Place chicken on Grill
Tray in lower shelf
position.
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Cooking Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/
Guidelines
Eggs - Poached.
1 Egg
45 ml
water
High Micro
Then
Medium
Micro
1 min 10 secs
then 1 min
1. Place water in
a shallow dish
and heat for 1st
cooking time on
base of the oven.
2. Add egg (size 3).
3. Pierce yolk and
white.
4. Cover with pierced
cling film.
5. Cook for 2nd
cooking time.
6. Then leave to
stand for 1 min.
Eggs - Scrambled. Use microwave safe bowl.
1 Egg - High Micro
30 secs
then 30 secs
1. Add 1 tbsp of milk
for each egg used.
2. Beat eggs, milk
and knob of butter
together.
3. Place bowl on
base.
4. Cook for 1
st
cooking time then
stir.
5. Cook for 2
nd
cooking time
stirring halfway
then stand for
1 min.
Fish - fresh from raw.
Breaded
Fillets
350
g
(2) Combi 2 12-14 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
Fillets
300
g
Medium
Micro
7 mins
Place in Pyrex
®
dish.
Add 1 tbsp (15 ml)
water. Cover and
place on base of
oven.
700
g
9 mins
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Cooking Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/
Guidelines
Steaks 300
g
(2) Combi 5 13-15 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
Whole x 1
225
g
/
300
g
High Micro 4 mins
Place in Pyrex
®
dish
and pierce skin. Add
30 ml of liquid. Cover
and place on base of
oven.
Fish-Frozen from raw.
Breaded
fillets
200
g
(2) Combi 2
10-12 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
Turn halfway.
Fillets 300
g
Steam 1
Fruit - Peel, slice, chop into even sized pieces. Place in shallow
heatproof dish on base of oven.
Fruit - stewed 500
g
Combi 4 10 mins
Place on base of
oven.
Fruit -
poached
400
g
High Micro 6-8 mins
Add 300 ml (½ pt) of
water. Only half fill
dish. Cover.
Game- Caution: Hot fat! Remove accessory with care.
Duck breast
fillets
400
g
200 °C 40 mins Preheat oven. Prick
the skin and place
on Grill Tray in lower
shelf position.
Duck, whole - 190 °C
25-27 mins
per 450
g
Pheasant,
whole
- 180 °C
20-25 mins
per 450
g
plus
20 mins
Preheat oven. Place
on Grill Tray in lower
shelf position.
Lamb - from raw - Caution: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care.
Joint
Joint
Maximum
weight
1.5 k
g
180 °C
Medium:
20 mins per
450
g
plus
20 minutes
or Well done:
30 mins per
450
g
plus 25
minutes.
Preheat oven. Place
joint on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
Once cooked allow
the joint to stand for
10 minutes
- this will make the
joint easier to carve.
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Cooking Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/
Guidelines
Loin/ leg
steaks
600
g
(4) Grill 1
Medium:
18-19 mins
Well done:
21-24 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
upper shelf position.
Turn halfway.
Chops/
cutlets
400
g
(4) Grill 1
Medium:
13-14 mins
Well done:
15-17 mins
Casserole/
stewing
Lamb
Maximum
weight
1.5 k
g
160 °C
1hr 20 mins -
1hr 30 mins
Preheat oven. Place
in casserole, add
stock and vegetables,
cover and place on
Grill Tray in lower
shelf position. Stir
halfway.
Pasta. Use 3 litre (6 pt) large bowl
Fusilli/
macaroni/
penne
200
g
High Micro
10 mins
Use 550 ml (1 pint)
boiling water. Add
15 ml oil. Cover. Stir
halfway.
Linguine/
tagliatelle
250
g
12 mins
Use 700 ml (1¼ pt)
boiling water. Add
15 ml oil. Cover. Stir
halfway.
Spaghetti 250
g
8-10 mins
Porridge - N.B. Use a large bowl.
1 serving
30
g
oats
150 ml
(¼ pt)
milk
High Micro
2 mins
Place on base and
stir halfway.2 servings
50
g
oats
275 ml
(½ pt)
milk
3 mins 30
secs
4 servings
100
g
oats
550 ml
(1 pt) milk
5 mins
108
Cooking Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/
Guidelines
Turkey
Breasts,
boneless and
skinless
350
g
Steam 1 30 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
upper shelf position.
Crown, off
the bone
Maximum
weight
1.5 k
g
190 °C
30-35 mins.
per 450
g
Preheat oven. Place
on Grill Tray in lower
shelf position.
Steam cooking for fresh vegetables
Asparagus/
Brussel
sprouts
200
g
Steam 1 10-11 mins
Steam only:
Place on Grill Tray in
upper shelf position.
Combi 4:
Place in shallow
Pyrex dish on base of
oven.
Combi 4 6 mins
Baby corn/
peas,
spinach
200
g
Steam 1 10 mins
Combi 4 5 mins
Beans 200
g
Steam 1 12 mins
Combi 4 8 mins
Beetroot 450
g
Steam 1 28 mins
Combi 4 15 mins
Broccoli 250
g
Steam 1 12 mins
Combi 4 8 mins
Butternut
squash/
Cabbage-
sliced, Turnip
300
g
Steam 1 22 mins
Combi 4 12 mins
Parsnips 300
g
Steam 1 12 mins
Combi 4 7 mins
Potatoes -
boiled
500
g
Steam 1 28 mins
Combi 4 15 mins
Potatoes -
par-boiled
500
g
Steam 1 20 mins
Combi 4 12 mins
Swede -
cubed, Sweet
Potato
400
g
Steam 1 21-22 mins
Combi 4 12 mins
Jacket
potatoes
x 1
Combi 4
14 mins
x 2 17 mins
109
Cooking Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/
Guidelines
Frozen vegetables
Beans,
Sweet Corns,
Mixed
vegetables
200
g
Combi 4
8 mins
Place in Pyrex
®
dish
on base of oven.
Broccoli -
florets
250
g
8 mins
Carrots -
sliced
200
g
7 mins
Cauliflower 250
g
10 mins
Peas 200
g
7 mins
Steam only
Fresh Fish
200
g
Steam 1
9-11 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
upper shelf position.
Place fish in a single
layer. Do not overlap.
500
g
14-16 mins
Frozen fish
200
g
14-16 mins
500
g
19-21 mins
Chicken
breast
200
g
27-30 mins
Each breast should
weigh between 100-
250
g
each. Place
on Grill Tray in upper
shelf position
.
Light dishes and snacks
Croque-
monsieur
150
g
(1)
Combi 1
5-6 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
Turn when golden.
300
g
(2) 6-8 mins
Croque-
monsieur
(Frozen)
150
g
(1) 8-10 mins
Hot dog 140
g
(1) 6-7 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
Hot Pocket
(Frozen)
115
g
(2) 6-8 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
Allow to stand for
2 mins.
110
Cooking Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/
Guidelines
Light dishes and snacks
Ham and
cheese pasty
150
g
(1) Combi 1 5-7 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
Ham and
cheese pasty
(Frozen)
150
g
(1) Combi 2 10-12 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
Allow to stand for
2 mins.
Mini puff
pastry snacks
(for cooking)
(Frozen)
325
g
(20) 190 °C 25-27 mins
Spread out on Grill
Tray in lower shelf
position.
Tartlets
(Frozen)
290
g
(20) Combi 2 6-8 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
Mini fi lo
pastry snacks
(Frozen)
180
g
(12) 190 °C 16-17 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
Quiche
(bacon,
cream and
onion fl an)
170
g
(1)
Combi 2
8-9 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
Allow to stand for
2 mins.
330
g
(1) 12-13 mins
Quiche
(bacon,
cream and
onion fl an)
(frozen)
170
g
(1) 14-15 mins
330
g
(1) 15-18 mins
Focaccia 300
g
(1) Combi 5 7-8 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
Focaccia
(Frozen)
300
g
(1)
Combi 2
then
Combi 5
5-7 mins
then
8-9 mins
Gratins
(dauphine
potatoes,
moussaka,
lasagnes,
tartifl ette,
shepard's
pie,
macaroni)
350
g
Combi 2 9-10 mins
Place in heatproof
dish on base of oven.
800
g
Combi 1
12-13 mins
1000
g
14-15 mins
then 5 mins
1300
g
16-17 mins
then 5 mins
111
Cooking Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/
Guidelines
Stuff ed
mushrooms
400
g (4)
Combi 2 13-15 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
lower shelf position.
Oven chips,
potato
wedges,
potato
rostis, roast
potatoes and
other potato
dishes
300
g
220 °C 13-15 mins
Preheat oven. Place
on Grill Tray in upper
shelf position. Turn
halfway.
Low-Oil Oven Fry Charts
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/
Guidelines
Frozen
Thin frozen fries 300
g
Oven
(Preheat
at
220 °C)
23-25 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
upper shelf position,
stir at
2
/
3
of total time.
Thick frozen
fries/Frozen
potato steak
fries/wedges
300
g
40-45 mins
Frozen cheese
sticks
400
g
16-18 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
upper shelf position,
turn at
2
/
3
of total time.
Frozen chicken
nuggets
400
g
25-30 mins
Frozen fish
fingers
350
g
20-23 mins
Fresh
Homemade
fries
500
g
Oven
(Preheat
at
220 °C)
30-35 mins
Place on Grill Tray in
upper shelf position.
soak in cold water
for 1-3 hour in the
refrigerator, dry and
mix with oil, stir at
2
/
3
of total time.
112
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to
Select
(approx)
Instructions/
Guidelines
Steak
(½ inch of
thickness)
4 pcs
(670
g
)
Oven
(Preheat
at
220 °C)
12-14 mins
Seasoned. Place on
Grill Tray in upper
shelf position, turn
over at
2
/
3
of total time.
Pork chops
4 pcs
(450
g
)
20-24 mins
Hamburger
4 pcs
(560
g
)
16-20 mins
Chicken wings 1000
g
25-30 mins
Drumsticks
6 pcs
(800
g
)
35-40 mins
Chicken breast
4 pcs
(800
g
)
30-35 mins
Fish fi llets
4 pcs
(450
g
)
20-25 mins
Seasoned. Place on
Grill Tray in upper
shelf position, less
than 1½ inch of
thickness.
Sweet potato 350
g
21-24 mins
Seasoned. Place on
Grill Tray in upper
shelf position, stir at
2
/
3
of total time.
Tofu 800
g
18-22 mins
Cut into large Pieces,
Seasoned. Place on
Grill Tray in upper
shelf position.
Low-Oil Oven Fry Charts
113
Questions and Answers
Q: Why won’t my oven turn on?
A: When the oven does not turn on,
check the following:
1. Is the oven plugged in securely?
Remove the plug from the outlet,
wait 10 seconds and reinsert.
2. Check the circuit breaker and
the fuse. Reset the circuit
breaker or replace the fuse if it
is tripped or blown.
3. If the circuit breaker or fuse is
all right, plug another appliance
into the outlet. If the other
appliance works, there probably
is a problem with the oven. If the
other appliance does not work,
there probably is a problem
with the outlet. If it seems that
there is a problem with the oven,
contact an authorised Service
Centre.
Q: My oven causes interference
with my TV. Is this normal?
A: Some radio, TV, Wi-Fi, cordless
telephone, baby monitor,
blue tooth or other wireless
equipment interference might
occur when you cook with
the microwave oven. This
interference is similar to the
interference caused by small
appliances such as mixers,
vacuums, blow dryers, etc. It
does not indicate a problem with
your oven.
Q: The oven won’t accept my
program. Why?
A: The oven is designed not to
accept an incorrect program.
For example, the oven will not
accept a fourth stage.
Q: Sometimes warm air comes
from the oven vents. Why?
A: The heat given off from the
cooking food warms the air in
the oven cavity. This warmed
air is carried out of the oven by
the air flow pattern in the oven.
There are no microwaves in the
air. The oven vents should never
be blocked during cooking.
Q: I can’t set an auto cook
program and ‘HOT’ appears in
the display. Why?
A: If ‘HOT’ appears in the display
window, the oven temperature is
too high from previous use and
an auto program can not be set.
Cooking mode and time may still
be set manually.
Q: Can I use a conventional oven
thermometer in the oven?
A: Only when you are using grill/
oven cooking modes. The
metal in some thermometers
may cause arcing in your oven
and should not be used on
microwave and combination with
Microwave cooking modes.
114
Questions and Answers
Q: There are humming and
clicking noises from my oven
when I cook by combination.
What is causing these noises?
A: The noises occur as the oven
automatically switches from
microwave power to grill/oven to
create the combination setting.
This is normal.
Q: My oven has an odour and
generates smoke when using
the combination, oven and
grill function. Why?
A: After repeated use, it is
recommended to clean the oven
and then run F3 Deodorization.
Q: The oven stops cooking by
microwave and"H97","H98" or
"H00" appears in the display.
Why?
A: This display indicates a problem
with the microwave generation
system. Please contact an
authorised Service Centre.
Q: The fan continues to rotate
after cooking. Why?
A: After using the oven, the fan
motor may rotate to cool the
electrical components. This is
normal and you can continue
using the oven at this time.
Q: Can I check the pre-set oven
temperature while cooking by
oven?
A: Yes. Tap Oven pad and the oven
temperature will appear in the
display window for 2 seconds.
Q: “DEMO MODE PRESS ANY
KEY” appears in the display
and the oven does not cook.
Why?
A: The oven has been programmed
in demo mode. This mode is
designed for retail store display.
Deactivate this mode by tap
Micro Power once and Stop/
Cancel 4 times.
Q: The operation guide has
disappeared on my display, I
can only see numbers. Why?
A: The operation guide was turned
off by tapping Timer/Clock 4
times. When colon or time of day
is displayed, tap Timer/Clock 4
times to turn the operation guide
back on.
Q: The oven stops cooking by
steam or combination with
steam and U14 appears in the
display.
A: The water tank is empty and
the operation guide has been
turned off. Re-fill the water
tank, position back in the oven
and press the Dial to resume
cooking. If this happens 3 times
during operation, cooking will
stop. Press Stop/Cancel to
reset.
Q: The control panel keys do not
respond when tapped. Why?
A: Ensure the oven is plugged in.
115
Servings 4
1 courgette, sliced
4 tomatoes, sliced
10 ml mixed herbs
4 salmon fillets
30 ml olive oil
12 black olives, stoned
salt and pepper
approx. 20-23 minutes
Combi 3 (Steam + Microwave)
Ingredients
Time & Setting
Method
1. Place the courgette in a single layer on the Grill Tray, top with tomatoes.
Sprinkle with some mixed herbs. Place the salmon fillets on top of the
vegetables and sprinkle with some more herbs. Drizzle over olive oil.
2. Place the Grill Tray in the lower shelf position and cook on Combi 3 for
18-20 minutes. Add olives and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
Steamed Provencal Fish Fillets
Grill Tray
Accessory
Fill Water Tank
116
2 big sweet potatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp smoked paprika
¹⁄ tsp cumin
¹⁄ tsp ground coriander
pink himalayan salt
Ingredients
Method
1. Cut sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut into wedges.
2. Season sweet potatoes with olive oil, spices and salt, then arrange them
on the Grill Tray.
3. Cook them on Combi 2 in upper shelf position for 17-20 minutes.
4. Take them out and serve them. To store, refrigerate them in a glass
container.
Spiced Sweet Potato Fries
approx. 17-20 minutes
Combi 2 (Grill + Microwave)
Time & Setting
Grill Tray
Accessory
117
Servings 4
2 lemons, thinly sliced
1 bunch thyme
4 chicken breasts
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
200 ml natural yoghurt
15 ml honey
5 ml Dijon mustard
Ingredients
Method
1. Place the sliced lemons on the Grill Tray and scatter half of the thyme
over them.
2. Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of cling film and flatten
with a meat mallet or rolling pin until thin. Remove the cling film and
place chicken on the lemon with the remaining finely chopped thyme.
Add the garlic, pepper and salt.
3. Cook on the Grill Tray in lower shelf position on Combi 3 for
19-22 minutes.
4. To make the Yogurt dressing, mix yogurt, honey, mustard and 2-3
crushed steamed garlic cloves (as prepared above) in a small bowl and
stir well. Serve dressing with chicken and vegetables you prefer such
as steamed broccoli or zucchini (please refer to cooking time charts on
pages.108-109).
Steamed Chicken with Lemon and Thyme
approx. 19-22 minutes
Combi 3 (Steam + Microwave)
Time & Setting
Grill Tray
Accessory
Fill Water Tank
118
Servings 2
2 onions, finely sliced
3 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
1 roll pizza dough
100 ml passata (tomato sauce)
100
g
mozzarella, grated
Optional: other pizza toppings
tomatoes, bell pepper, ham etc.
Ingredients
Method
1. Place the finely sliced onions and garlic in a large Pyrex
®
bowl, with the
olive oil. Cook on the base of the oven for 5 minutes on High Microwave.
Leave to cool.
2. Preheat the oven on Oven 220 °C. Line the Grill Tray with baking paper.
Using your hands, spread out the dough in the Grill Tray without making
a raised edge.
3. Then add passata and other ingredients according to taste, olives,
tomatoes, bell pepper, ham etc.
4. Cook on Oven 220 °C in lower shelf position for 11-13 minutes.
5. Add the cheese, and continue cooking on Oven 220 °C for
8-10 minutes.
Pizza
approx. 35-40 minutes
Oven 220 °C
Time & Setting
Grill Tray
Accessory
119
Specifications
This product is an equipment that fulfills the European standard for EMC
disturbances (EMC = Electromagnetic Compatibility) EN 55011. According
to this standard this product is an equipment of group 2, class B and
is within required limits. Group 2 means that radio-frequency energy is
intentionally generated in the form of electromagnetic radiation for purpose
of warming or cooking food. Class B means that this product may be used
in normal household areas.
Manufactured by:
Panasonic Appliances Microwave Oven (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
888, 898 Longdong Road. Pudong, Shanghai, 201203, China.
Imported by:
Panasonic UK, a branch of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1RT
Authorized Representative in EU:
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.
* 456 mm is the dimension with handle.
410 mm is the dimension without handle.
Manufacturer Panasonic
Model
NN-DS59NB
Power Supply 230-240 V / 50 Hz
Operating Frequency 2450 MHz
Input Power
Maximum 1960 W
Microwave 1010 W
Grill 1400 W
Oven 1500 W
Steam 1180 W
Output Power
Microwave 1000 W (IEC-60705)
Grill 1350 W
Oven 1450 W
Steam 1100 W
External Dimensions (W x D x H) 514 mm x 410 (456*) mm x 347 mm
Interior Dimensions (W x D x H) 336 mm x 357 mm x 226 mm
Uncrated Weight (approx.) 16
kg
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